Herpes zoster ophthalmicus progressing to encephalitis: beware pain preceding the rash.
BMJ Case Rep
; 20132013 Jul 12.
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| ID: mdl-23853008
ABSTRACT
We present a challenging case in which the dermatomal pain associated with herpes zoster ophthalmicus preceded the cutaneous rash by several days. It thus highlights the need to consider this diagnosis among the differentials for severe unilateral headache in the elderly. The patient unfortunately progressed to develop encephalitis, an uncommon but serious complication of zoster reactivation and a reminder that this remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Herpes Zoster Oftálmico
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Encefalite por Varicela Zoster
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article