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Herpes zoster-associated trigeminal trophic syndrome: a case report and review
R Litschel1, H Winkler, S Dazert
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Bochum, St. Elisabeth Hospital, Germany.
Abstract:
The case of a 75-year-old Caucasian woman with a trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is presented and discussed. TTS of the ala nasi subsequent to a herpes zoster infection has not been described previously. We provide a review of the literature with insights into the pathogenesis and current therapeutic strategies.