Sudden onset of herpes zoster following chemotherapy for orbital lymphoma in a HIV positive patient
Saudi Medical Journal. 2007; 28 (1): 125-127
in English
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| ID: emr-85048
ABSTRACT
We report a 38-year-old HIV positive female, who developed an acute attack of herpes zoster HZ involving the mandibular, C2, C3, C4, T1, and T2 dermatomes, 9 days after the commencement of the first cycle of chemotherapy regimen for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma NHL. She had developed NHL of the ovary approximately 6 months earlier, followed by metastasis to the left orbit resulting in proptosis of the left eye. A combination of a positive HIV status, lymphoma, and chemotherapy can predispose a patient to an attack of HZ involving many dermatomes
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Orbital Neoplasms
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
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HIV Seropositivity
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
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Herpes Zoster
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Med. J.
Year:
2007
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