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Herpes simplex neuropathy

1976; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 26; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1212/wnl.26.6.596

1526-632X

Gregory B. Krohel, John R. Richardson, Donald F. Farrell,

Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Article abstract—Atypical facial pain and permanent sensory loss in the second and third divisions of the trigeminal nerve developed in a patient who had had multiple attacks of herpes simplex neuralgia over a period of 8 years. Intravenous cytosine arabinoside failed to prevent a recurrence of the vesicular eruption, but carbamazepine produced symtomatic pain relief. This case demonstrates that herpes simplex can closely mimic herpes zoster as a cause of postherpetic neuralgia and suggests a possible etiology of atypical facial pain and/or trigeminal sensory neuropathy in some patients.