Sudden onset of herpes zoster following chemotherapy for orbital lymphoma in a HIV positive patient

Authors

• Afekhide E. Omoti, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria.
• Caroline E. Omoti, Department of Hematology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1111, Benin City, Nigeria. Tel. +234 (805) 6014028. E-mail: ediomoti{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

We report a 38-year-old HIV positive female, who developed an acute attack of herpes zoster HZ involving the mandibular, C2, C3, C4, T1, and T2 dermatomes, 9 days after the commencement of the first cycle of chemotherapy regimen for non-Hodgkin9s lymphoma NHL. She had developed NHL of the ovary approximately 6 months earlier, followed by metastasis to the left orbit resulting in proptosis of the left eye. A combination of a positive HIV status, lymphoma, and chemotherapy can predispose a patient to an attack of HZ involving many dermatomes.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

125

Last Page

127

Recommended Citation

Omoti, Afekhide E. and Omoti, Caroline E. (2007) "Sudden onset of herpes zoster following chemotherapy for orbital lymphoma in a HIV positive patient," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 1, Article 23.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3752