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Abdominal Muscle Paralysis in Shingles by corsaru is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Herpes zoster, or shingles, typically causes skin lesions and pain along dermatomes. However, it can also cause motor weakness. The document describes two cases of abdominal muscle paralysis caused by herpes zoster infections of the lower dorsal region. Both patients experienced bulging of the abdominal wall on the affected side that resolved within 6 months without residual effects. Electromyography in one patient found denervation of paraspinal muscles at the involved spinal level, indicating proximal ner
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- corsaru
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