Post herpatic pseudohernia : A rare case report

Dr. Dharmik Patel , Dr. JG Bhatt , Dr. JG Vagadiya , Dr. Binoy Behra

Herpes zoster usually affects middle-aged individuals who are immunocompromised by virtue of comorbidity. Herpes zoster is primarily a disease of dorsal root ganglion of sensory nerves or extramedullary ganglion of cranial nerves. The occurrence of motor deficit varies from 0.5 to 31 percent and is more common in the elderly.[1] Sensory complications are common aftermath. However, motor complications are rare. Postherpetic paresis leading to pseudo hernia is a rare complication. History of herpes zoster followed by the development of a bulge is diagnostic of a pseudo hernia. Computed tomography is essential to confirm the normalcy of the body wall and rule out any defect or mass.Lumbar hernia following weakness of the anterior abdominal wall affected by herpes zoster is extremely rare. In the present communication we document one such case. Despite successful repair of the hernia, chances of recurrence are there due to residual weakness of the affected abdominal musculature.Treatment is conservative aimed at treating the viral infection and its sensory sequelae and physiotherapy. Awareness of this rare condition is essential to avoid futile investigations and unindicated surgical intervention.

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"Post herpatic pseudohernia : A rare case report", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 11, page no.325 - 327, November-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2411042.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 11, November-2024

Pages : 325 - 327

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Published Paper Id: IJSDR2411042

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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