Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology

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Zoster-associated limb paresis presenting as femoral neuropathy

  • Hwang, Inha (Department of Neurology, Veterans Healthcare Service Medical Center) ;
  • Yun, UnKyu (Department of Neurology, Veterans Healthcare Service Medical Center) ;
  • Bae, Heewon (Department of Neurology, Veterans Healthcare Service Medical Center) ;
  • Han, Jeong Ho (Department of Neurology, Veterans Healthcare Service Medical Center) ;
  • Ha, Sang-Won (Department of Neurology, Veterans Healthcare Service Medical Center) ;
  • Kim, Doo-eung (Department of Neurology, Veterans Healthcare Service Medical Center)
  • Received : 2018.05.18
  • Accepted : 2018.11.18
  • Published : 2019.01.31
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Abstract

Zoster-associated limb paresis is a relatively uncommon complication of herpes zoster that is characterized by focal motor weakness. Awareness of this disorder is important to avoid unnecessary invasive investigations and to ensure appropriate treatment. We report a case of a herpes zoster involving the femoral nerve.

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