Herpes Zoster in Children with Malignancy.
- Author:
Tae Heung KIM
;
Kyung Chan PARK
;
Jeong Aee KIM
;
Seon Hoon KIM
;
Yoo Shin LEE
;
Hyo Seop AHN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Herpes zoster;
Malignancy
- MeSH:
Child*;
Diagnosis;
Fever;
Hematologic Neoplasms;
Herpes Zoster*;
Humans;
Leukemia;
Liver Function Tests;
Trigeminal Nerve
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1990;28(4):441-444
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We described the clinical manifestation of herpes zoster in thirteen children with underlying malignancies. Among the associated malignancies, hematologic malignancy including acute lymphotytic leukemia was the commonest and CNS tumors were also frequently associated. Pain was mild, and some showed high fever and abnormal liver function test results. Recurrent attacks were observed in 3 cases(23%). Thoracic segment and trigeminal nerve were commonly affected. In most cases, herpes zoster developed within two years after the diagnosis of the malignancy.
