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. 2017 Dec 11;19(1):36-37.
doi: 10.1002/jgf2.147. eCollection 2018 Jan.

Postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia: A diagnostic pitfall

Yu Yagi  1 , Takashi Matono  1 , Kenichi Nakamura  1 , Hiroshi Imura  1
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Postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia: A diagnostic pitfall

Yu Yagi et al. J Gen Fam Med. .

Abstract

The accurate diagnosis of postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia, the rare complication of herpes zoster, is essential to avoid unnecessary imaging studies or surgery. Close observation and waiting for complete recovery are warranted considering the disease's self-resolving nature and favorable prognosis.

Keywords: hospital general medicine; infection; infectious diseases; internal medicine.

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Figure 1
A, The left abdominal wall protrusion became more prominent in the standing position. B, The left abdominal wall protrusion disappeared 3 mo after the onset
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