Ann Dermatol.  1995 Oct;7(4):324-326. 10.5021/ad.1995.7.4.324.

A Case of Herpes Zoster with Generalized Varicelliform Eruption

• Choi HJ
• Ahn SK
• Lee SH
• Lee WS

• KMID: 2361362
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1995.7.4.324

Abstract

We report a case of herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruption. A 56-year-old male presented with rice-sized erythematous grouped ruptured or crusted vesicles with a band-like distribution on the left chest and back and generalized rice-to-pea-sized erythematous vesicles on his whole body. Histologic examination revealed ballooning degeneration and multi-nucleated giant cells in the epidermis and leukocytoclastic vasculitis in the dermis.

Keyword

Herpes zoster; Varicelliform eruption

MeSH Terms

Dermis
Epidermis
Giant Cells
Herpes Zoster*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Thorax
Vasculitis