| Zoster-associated limb paresis presenting as femoral neuropathy |
Inha Hwang 
, UnKyu Yun
, Heewon Bae
, Jeong Ho Han
, Sang-Won Ha
, and Doo-eung Kim
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| Department of Neurology, Veterans Healthcare Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea |
| Corresponding Author:
Sang-Won Ha ,Tel: +82-2-2225-4601, Fax: +82-2-2225-1327, Email: hippocam@naver.com |
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Received May 18, 2018 Revised: July 31, 2018 Accepted November 18, 2018 |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Zoster-associated limb paresis is a relatively uncommon complication of herpes zoster that is
characterized by focal motor weakness. Awareness of this disorder is important to avoid unnecessary invasive investigations and to ensure appropriate treatment. We report a case of a herpes zoster involving the femoral nerve. |
| Key words:
Femoral neuropathy; Herpes zoster; Varicella zoster virus |
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