Korean J Dermatol.  2002 Sep;40(9):1157-1160.

A Case of Motor Paralysis Caused by Herpes Zoster

• Tak WJ
• Chong YS
• Seo SJ
• Hong CK

Abstract

Motor loss caused by herpes zoster is less well known but occurs in a significant number of cases, probably far more frequent than is recognized because the weakness is readily obscured by pain. The incidence of herpetic motor involvement was reported to be between 0.5% and 31%. A 65-year-old male patient with herpes zoster on the right lower limb had complained with progressive weakness of the limb, during treatment. We examined the limb using electromyographic(EMG) and motor nerve conduction velocity(MNCV) studies. Thereafter we concluded he had motor paralysis caused by herpes zoster. The weakness progressed to the complete motor loss of the right limb. Presenty, he still suffers from the paralysis of the right limb.

Keyword

Herpes zoster; Motor paralysis

MeSH Terms

Aged
Extremities
Herpes Zoster*
Humans
Incidence
Lower Extremity
Male
Neural Conduction
Paralysis*