Mandibular osteonecrosis following herpes zoster infection in the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve: a case report and literature review.
10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.6.357
- Author:
Jae Min SONG
1
;
Jeong Seok SEO
;
Jae Yeol LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. omsljy@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Herpes zoster;
Osteonecrosis;
Trigeminal nerve
- MeSH:
Herpes Zoster*;
Herpesvirus 3, Human;
Osteomyelitis;
Osteonecrosis*;
Tooth;
Trigeminal Nerve*
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2015;41(6):357-360
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Herpes zoster virus (HZV) infections are caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus. Reactivation symptoms commonly affect the thoracolumbar trunk, and rarely affect the mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve. When the mandibular branches are involved, lesions appear proximal to the innervation area. This condition may be associated with exfoliation of the teeth and osteonecrosis of the jawbone. We report a case of mandibular osteomyelitis after herpes zoster infection and we present a review of the literature on mandibular-branch involvement of HZV-related osteonecrosis.
