Herpes zoster in the T1 dermatome presenting with Horner’s syndrome, radicular weakness, and postherpetic neuralgia
W Oliver Tobin1, Byron R Spencer2, Bart M Demaerschalk21Department of Neurology, Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, incorporating the National Children’s Hospital, Ireland; 2Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, USAAbstract: Herpes zoster is caused by varicella zoster virus i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2008-10-01
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| Series: | International Medical Case Reports Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/herpes-zoster-in-the-t1-dermatome-presenting-with-hornerrsquos-syndrom-a2414 |
| Summary: | W Oliver Tobin1, Byron R Spencer2, Bart M Demaerschalk21Department of Neurology, Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, incorporating the National Children’s Hospital, Ireland; 2Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, USAAbstract: Herpes zoster is caused by varicella zoster virus infection involving the dorsal root ganglia of spinal nerve roots. This common problem can be associated with multiple neurological abnormalities. We present a case of Herpes zoster affecting the T1 dermatome associated with ipsilateral Horner’s syndrome and radicular weakness.Keywords: Herpes zoster, Horner’s syndrome, spinal ganglia, postherpetic neuralgia, spinal nerve roots |
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| ISSN: | 1179-142X |