J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2016 Mar;20(1):61-63. 10.4235/jkgs.2016.20.1.61.

Abdominal Pseudohernia Following Herpes Zoster

• Lee SW
• Song SE
• Kim KJ
• Heo EP

• KMID: 2161212
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/jkgs.2016.20.1.61

Abstract

Herpes zoster is a common disease of the dorsal root ganglia and sensory nerve fibers that is clinically characterized by a painful unilateral vesicular eruption of the skin in a dermatomal distribution. Segmental motor weakness is a rare complication that occurs in 0-5% of patients and is associated with an excellent prognosis for recovery. We herein present a case of herpes zoster complicated by segmental motor paresis of the abdominal musculature resulting in a pseudohernia. This rare complication of herpes zoster, which has an excellent prognosis for recovery, should be recognized by physicians as it can save costly consultations and evaluations.

Keyword

Herpes zoster; Pseudohernia

MeSH Terms

Ganglia, Spinal
Herpes Zoster*
Humans
Nerve Fibers
Paresis
Prognosis
Referral and Consultation
Skin