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Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research
College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin
ISSN: 1596-6941
Vol. 7, No. 1-2, 2008, pp. 66-69
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Bioline Code: jm08010
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research, Vol. 7, No. 1-2, 2008, pp. 66-69
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Herpes Zoster Presenting As Dental Pain And Facial Palsy
Uchenna, Emeka & Omuemu, Casimir Erhunmwun
Abstract
Herpes zoster characteristically presents as a painful lesion affecting a single dermatome. In unusual circumstances including patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it presents with a multidermatomal pattern. This case report describes an unusual site of occurrence of this disorder presenting initially as dental pain in this patient who was later found to have HIV/AIDS.
Keywords
Dental pain, facial palsy, multidermatomal herpes zoster, Ramsey Hunt.
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