Herpes zoster associated with tooth resorption and periapical lesions.
A 72-year-old woman presented with multiple periapical lesions and resorption of teeth in a single quadrant 17 years after an attack of herpes zoster (shingles) of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. It is possible that cases of tooth resorption that were previously classified as idiopathic may have a viral aetiology and we suggest that these patients should be asked about a previous attack of shingles.
Ramchandani
P L
PL
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, UK. parkashr@msn.com
Mellor
T K
TK
D000368:Aged; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000821:virology; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000821:virology; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008442:Maxillary Nerve / Q000821:virology; D051474:Neuralgia, Postherpetic / Q000821:virology; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000821:virology*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000821:virology; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000821:virology*