An unusual distribution of herpes zoster mandibularis post total parotidectomy
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چکیده
This case report highlights an unusual presentation of herpes zoster mandibularis in immunocompromised patient with previous head and neck surgery, relative sparing the cheek. It demonstrates importance critically considering past medical surgical history clinical diagnosis management disease.
منابع مشابه
Herpes zoster mandibularis.
To cite: Hsieh JW, Costa de Araujo P, Lechien J, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-200136 DESCRIPTION A 54-year-old man presented with vesicular rash and burning pain on the left mandibule. Two days before, the patient had developed pruritus in the same region. Clinical examination revealed vesicles on an erythematous base on the left lo...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1878-3511', '1201-9712']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.02.008