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British Journal of Neurosurgery Volume 20, 2006 - Issue 6
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Herpes zoster of the trigeminal nerve following microvascular decompression

H. N. Simms Department of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurological Science, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Mr L. T. Dunn Department of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurological Science, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 423-426 | Received 05 May 2006, Accepted 26 Oct 2006, Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

A patient developed herpes zoster of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve after microvascular decompression. Varicella zoster virus lies dormant in the Gasserian ganglion until reactivation and can cause herpes zoster ophthalmicus. This can result in serious ocular complications including blindness. Antiviral agents are effective if commenced promptly.

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