Treatment & experience of stellate ganglion block for child herpes zoster ophthalmicus: A case report.
- Author:
Kwang Suk SHIM
1
;
Eun Ju KIM
;
Byung Woo MIN
;
Jong Seouk BAN
;
Sang Gon LEE
;
Ji Hyang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea. kej1127@fatima.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Childhood;
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus;
Stellate ganglion block
- MeSH:
Acyclovir;
Child;
Exanthema;
Eyelids;
Forehead;
Herpes Zoster;
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus;
Humans;
Stellate Ganglion
- From:Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2011;6(2):169-172
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Herpes zoster is viral infection that presents unilateral skin rash or vesicle along the sensory nerve. It is known that pediatric herpes zoster rarely occurs and usually not so severe when it developed, except in immunocompromised children. We report an uncommon case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a 9-year-old boy. He presented with acute onset of vesiculopapular rash covering his left forehead, upper eyelid. He was treated with oral acyclovir and stellate ganglion block, with complete resolution without sequelae. In addition, we also review the literature on herpes zoster in childhoods.
