A Case of Herpes Zoster Oticus Involving Multiple Cranial Nerves without Facial Palsy / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 795-797, 2014.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection of the head and neck region may present with various symptoms. We present a case of VZV infection of the external ear (cranial nerve V), pharynx and larynx with neuropathy of three ipsilateral lower cranial nerves (IX, X, XII). The patient's paresthesia was reduced after antiviral therapy and oral steroids. By the end of one month follow-up, the patient showed normal movement of vocal cord, soft palate and tongue.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Palate, Soft
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Paresthesia
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Pharynx
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Steroids
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Tongue
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Vocal Cords
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Follow-Up Studies
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Herpes Zoster Oticus
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Herpesvirus 3, Human
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Cranial Nerves
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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