Herpes zoster ophthalmicus followed by contralateral hemiplegia
Qatar Medical Journal. 2009; 18 (2): 71-73
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ABSTRACT
Despite adequate antiviral treatment an immuno-competent 57-year-old Asian male developed hemiplegia two months after an attack of herpes zoster ophthalmicus. He survived with significant residual neurologic sequelae. Several mechanisms have been postulated for the pathogenesis of this rare condition. There is no agreement on the best treatment; antivirals and steroids have been used with inconclusive results:
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Vasculitis
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Herpes Zóster Oftálmico
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Hemiplejía
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Qatar Med. J.
Año:
2009
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