The varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a member of the Herpesviridae family (HHV-3), is the pathogen responsible for causing herpes zoster, the skin eruption known as shingles. This report describes a rare presentation of herpes zoster involving cutaneous vasculitis in the unilateral upper extremity in an immunocompetent patient. Histologic evaluation confirmed a diagnosis of leukocytoclastic vasculitis and yielded a positive VZV immunoperoxidase stain. An approach to histologic evaluation of this case is discussed.
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【저자키워드】 Varicella-Zoster Virus, cutaneous vasculitis, palpable purpura, herpes zoster virus, VZV, dermatology case report, lcv,
【저자키워드】 Varicella-Zoster Virus, cutaneous vasculitis, palpable purpura, herpes zoster virus, VZV, dermatology case report, lcv,