Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2021; 9(25): 7588-7592
Published online Sep 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i25.7588
Diagnosis and management of ophthalmic zoster sine herpete accompanied by cervical spine disc protrusion: A case report
Giyoung Yun, Eunsoo Kim, Jiseok Baik, Wangseok Do, Young-Hoon Jung, Chang-Min You
Giyoung Yun, Eunsoo Kim, Jiseok Baik, Wangseok Do, Young-Hoon Jung, Chang-Min You, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
Giyoung Yun, Eunsoo Kim, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, South Korea
Author contributions: Yun G reviewed the literature and contributed to the manuscript; Kim E reviewed the literature and contributed to the manuscript; Do W and Jung YH cared for the patient; You CM reviewed the manuscript; Baik J supervised the work.
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Corresponding author: Eunsoo Kim, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Doctor, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-Ro, Seo-Gu, Busan 49241, South Korea. eunsookim@pusan.ac.kr
Received: April 6, 2021
Peer-review started: April 6, 2021
First decision: May 11, 2021
Revised: May 14, 2021
Accepted: July 22, 2021
Article in press: July 22, 2021
Published online: September 6, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: If the development of shingles does not occur in patients with complex underlying diseases, treatment and diagnosis of zoster sine herpete (ZSH) may be delayed. Clinical symptoms are well evaluated when the patient complains of pain. Serological tests should be conducted to provide a basis for the diagnosis of ZSH. It is possible to effectively treat the disease without causing serious complications.