Segmental Zoster Paresis Showing Spinal Nerve Roots Involvement on Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI.
- Author:
Jae Hwan CHOI
1
;
Sung Ho AHN
;
Young Eun PARK
;
Dae Seong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. dskim@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Segmental zoster paresis;
Neuroimaging
- MeSH:
Anterior Horn Cells;
Extremities;
Ganglia, Sensory;
Herpes Zoster*;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*;
Neuroimaging;
Paresis*;
Spinal Nerve Roots*;
Spinal Nerves*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2006;24(3):274-277
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Segmental zoster paresis is a focal, asymmetric limb weakness caused by a herpes zoster infection. It is a rare complication of herpes zoster and the exact pathogenesis is uncertain. However, the most likely cause is the direct spread of the virus from the sensory ganglia to the anterior horn cells or anterior spinal nerve roots. We experienced two patients with segmental zoster paresis who showed both anterior and posterior root involvement on a gadolinium-enhanced MRI, supporting this hypothesis.
