Herpes zoster and paralytic ileus: a case report.
A case of herpes zoster presenting as intestinal obstruction is described. Clinical and radiological evidence of intestinal obstruction was obtained. The mechanisms by which herpes zoster may cause an ileus are discussed.
D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography