Herpes zoster ophthalmicus followed by contralateral hemiplegia

الملخص EN

Despite adequate antiviral treatment an immuno¬competent 57-year-old Asian male developed hemiple¬gia two months after an attack of herpes zoster ophthal¬micus.

He survived with significant residual neurologic sequelae.

Several mechanisms have been postulated for the pathogenesis of this rare condition.

There is no agreement on the best treatment; antivirals and steroids have been used with inconclusive results.