AI Article Synopsis
- A 62-year-old woman experienced abdominal muscle weakness due to radiculopathy from shingles (zoster), confirmed by a specific nerve test.
- Her condition showed full recovery within three months.
- Awareness of this complication is crucial as it can be mistaken for an abdominal hernia, helping to prevent unnecessary medical procedures.
Article Abstract
We present the case of a 62-year-old woman with abdominal segmental paresis consequent to radiculopathy caused by zoster, which was confirmed by electroneuromyography. The paresis resolved completely within three months. Recognition of this complication caused by zoster, which is easily misdiagnosed as abdominal herniation, is important for diagnosing this self-limited condition and avoiding unnecessary procedures.
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