A case of Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosed after kidney transplantation
Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
;
: 241-244, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
We report the first case of Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) diagnosed after kidney transplantation in Korea. RHS is a disease caused by latent varicella-zoster characterized to involve geniculate ganglion of the seventh cranial nerve. Patients who have undergone kidney transplantation can be easily affected by viral infections because of their immune-compromised status. A 35-year-old man with hypertensive end-stage renal disease underwent kidney transplantation. Two months after surgery, the recipient was diagnosed with RHS and treated with antivirals and steroids. However, after using the antiviral agents for the recommended duration, facial paralysis occurred as a new presentation and he required further treatment. Otalgia and periauricular vesicles improved, but the facial palsy remained.
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Asunto principal:
Antivirales
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Esteroides
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Trasplante de Riñón
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Herpes Zóster Ótico
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Herpesvirus Humano 3
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Dolor de Oído
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Nervio Facial
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Parálisis Facial
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Ganglio Geniculado
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Riñón
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
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