Varicella Zoster Aseptic Meningitis Presenting as an Atypical Mucocutaneous Eruption Involving All Three Divisions of the Trigeminal Nerve

Varicella Zoster Aseptic Meningitis Presenting as an Atypical Mucocutaneous Eruption Involving All Three Divisions of the Trigeminal Nerve

Herpes zoster involving all three divisions of the trigeminal nerve is extremely rare and may pose a diagnostic challenge, especially in young and immunocompetent patients. We present a unique case of herpes zoster involving all three divisions of the trigeminal nerve and illustrate that this uncomm...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 14; no. 1; p. e20988
Main Authors: Magazin, Maja, Castner, Nicholas B, Askar, Gina, Siddiqui, Budder
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Cureus 06-01-2022
Subjects:
Dermatology
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
trigeminal nerve
multi-dermatomal
herpes zoster
varicella zoster
aseptic meningitis
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Summary:Herpes zoster involving all three divisions of the trigeminal nerve is extremely rare and may pose a diagnostic challenge, especially in young and immunocompetent patients. We present a unique case of herpes zoster involving all three divisions of the trigeminal nerve and illustrate that this uncommon eruption can be a presenting sign of varicella zoster aseptic meningitis. This case emphasizes the importance of fundamental morphology recognition, particularly its ability to aid in clinical diagnosis and its potential to decrease patient morbidity and mortality by expediting the initiation of appropriate treatment.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.20988