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An Autobiographical Report of Postherpetic Abdominal Pseudohernia in a Neurologist

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Herpes zoster is a dermatological disorder characterized by painful vesicles in the affected dermatome. While sensory symptoms are common, motor complications such as postherpetic pseudohernia, a rare condition involving abdominal muscle paresis, can occur. This report describes a neurologist in his mid-30s who developed herpes zoster followed by postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia, which resolved within three months. Pseudohernia associated with herpes zoster is a rare complication that may be misdiagnosed as an abdominal wall hernia. Stress and overwork may contribute to the onset of herpes zoster, highlighting the importance of work-life balance and stress management, especially in medical professionals and prioritizing self-care in medical professionals.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82584

Authors: Yusuke Nakazawa, Yukiko Inamori, Yuta Honkawa, Wataru Shiraishi

Institution: Kokura Memorial Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409593005