Publication
Herpes zoster-associated trigeminal trophic syndrome: a case report and review
Journal Paper/Review - Feb 1, 2003
Litschel Ralph, Winkler H, Dazert S, Sudhoff H
Units
PubMed
Doi
Citation
Litschel R, Winkler H, Dazert S, Sudhoff H. Herpes zoster-associated trigeminal trophic syndrome: a case report and review. European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2003; 260:86-90.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2003; 260
Publication Date
Feb 1, 2003
Issn Print
0937-4477
Pages
86-90
Brief description/objective
The case of a 75-year-old Caucasian woman with a trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is presented and discussed. TTS of the ala nasi subsequent to a herpes zoster infection has not been described previously. We provide a review of the literature with insights into the pathogenesis and current therapeutic strategies.