Horner's syndrome with an ipsilateral X nerve palsy following presumed shingles.
Herpes zoster is a common clinical problem but its complications, apart from post-herpetic neuralgia, are comparatively rare. We describe a case of Horner's syndrome and ipsilateral vagal paresis following likely herpes zoster of the third and fourth cervical roots. This unusual combination has not, to our knowledge, been previously described.
Queens Medical Centre, Neurology, Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK. SSedehizadeh@doctors.org.uk
Saam
S
Sedehizadeh
John
J
Bowen
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D003907:Dexamethasone; D000212:Acyclovir