Herpes zoster complicated by phrenic nerve palsy and respiratory compromise

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dc.contributor.authorApiyo, Paska
dc.contributor.authorHajek, Jan
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-19T10:12:04Z
dc.date.available2025-03-19T10:12:04Z
dc.date.issued2019-09-03
dc.description.abstractIn this article, we describe the case of a 54-year-old man with herpes zoster affecting his right upper chest and neck region complicated by phrenic nerve palsy and respiratory compromise. The diagnosis of herpes zoster was made based on the classic appearance of the rash and associated neuropathic-type pain. The diagnosis of phrenic nerve palsy was made by chest x-ray and ultrasound. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of phrenic nerve palsy occurring in patients who have herpes zoster affecting the region of C3,4,5 dermatomes. Although symptoms of unilateral diaphragmatic paresis are usually mild, in patients with obesity or comorbid lung disease, new onset phrenic nerve palsy can lead to significant respiratory compromise.
dc.identifier.citationApiyo, P., & Hajek, J. (2019). Herpes zoster complicated by phrenic nerve palsy and respiratory compromise. African Health Sciences, 19(3), 2347-2350.
dc.identifier.issn1729-0503
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/10158
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAfrican Health Sciences
dc.titleHerpes zoster complicated by phrenic nerve palsy and respiratory compromise
dc.typeArticle
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