Occipital neuralgia as an unusual manifestation of herpes zoster infection of the lesser occipital nerve: a case report

Occipital neuralgia (ON) is an uncommon headache disorder characterized by paroxysmal lightening-like sharp headache at the distribution of the greater or lesser occipital nerves or of the third occipital nerve [1]. Tenderness and sometimes diminished sensation or dysesthesia in the distribution of...

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Published in:	Acta neurologica Belgica Vol. 113; no. 2; pp. 201 - 202
Main Authors:	İpekdal, H. İlker, Yiğitoğlu, Pembe H., Eker, Amber, Özmenoğlu, Mehmet
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Milan Springer Milan 01-06-2013
Subjects:	Aged Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedicine Cervical Plexus - virology Female Headache Disorders, Secondary - virology Herpes Zoster - complications Humans Letter to the Editor Medicine/Public Health Neurology Neuroradiology Neurosciences Scalp - innervation Spinal Nerves - virology Pain Attack Valacyclovir Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Meningioma Varicella Zoster Virus
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Summary:	Occipital neuralgia (ON) is an uncommon headache disorder characterized by paroxysmal lightening-like sharp headache at the distribution of the greater or lesser occipital nerves or of the third occipital nerve [1]. Tenderness and sometimes diminished sensation or dysesthesia in the distribution of these nerves may accompany to the patient's complaints.
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ISSN:	0300-9009 2240-2993
DOI:	10.1007/s13760-012-0126-x