Open AccessPostherpetic abdominal pseudohernia: A diagnostic pitfall
Author(s) -
Yagi Yu,
Matono Takashi,
Nakamura Kenichi,
Imura Hiroshi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of general and family medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2189-7948
DOI - 10.1002/jgf2.147
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatome , postherpetic neuralgia , abdomen , abdominal pain , surgery , varicella zoster virus , complication , anesthesia , neuropathic pain , virus , virology
The accurate diagnosis of postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia, the rare complication of herpes zoster, is essential to avoid unnecessary imaging studies or surgery. Close observation and waiting for complete recovery are warranted considering the disease's self‐resolving nature and favorable prognosis.