Herper Zoster Ophthalmicus and Delayed Contralateral Hemiparesis: A Case Report.
- Author:
Cha Ok BANG
1
;
Moo Young AHN
;
Hyun Gil SHIN
;
Kwang Ho LEE
;
Il Gyu YUN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Brain;
Cerebral Infarction;
Herpes Zoster*;
Humans;
Meninges;
Middle Cerebral Artery;
Paresis*;
Vasculitis
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1992;10(2):237-241
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Herpes zoster may be associated with a number of neurological complication. Herper zoster ophthalmicus and delayed contralateral hemiparesis is a well-described entity. We report a patient who had acute cerebral infarction 8 weeks after herpes zoster ophthalrnicus. Brain CT disclosed large cerebral infarction in the right middle cerebral artery territory. Decompressivecraniectomy was perforrned because of the impending uncal herniation on the 4th admission day. Pathological finding of resected brain parenchyrna and meninges showed the early cerebral infarction without evidence of vasculitis or er;cephalitis. Postoperatively the patient was improved.
