Endoscopy 1980; 12(3): 134-135
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021729
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Gastric Involvement in Herpes Zoster

F. Wisløff1 , J. Bull-Berg2 , J. Myren1
  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Ullevaal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
  • 2Department of Dermatology, Ullevaal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Publication History

Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

A 76-year-old man with herpes zoster affecting the 7th thoracic dermatome on the right side was referred for gastroscopy because of anorexia, nausea, vomiting and burning epigastric pain. Lesions were seen along the greater curvature of the stomach suggesting mucosal herpes zoster.

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