Abstract

Introduction Post-herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a neuropathic pain syndrome resulting from the sequelae of Herpes Zoster (HZ). Case Report Therefore, this study aimed to report a case of a 66-year-old male who presented with chronic pain characterized by a burning sensation in the right chest region, specifically at the areola level. The patient had been experiencing these symptoms for a year, which progressed to the severe stage over the past few months. To mitigate pain, a Thoracic Paravertebral Block (TPVB) procedure was proposed and conducted 3 times, with a solution containing levobupivacaine 0.25% and dexamethasone 10 mg in 5 ml. Conclusion The procedure was replicated three times. After two weeks, the pain had almost subsided, showing less need for further analgesia.

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