[Ramsay-Hunt syndrome presenting laryngeal paralysis]

Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2013 Jan-Feb;64(1):72-4. doi: 10.1016/j.otorri.2011.08.003. Epub 2011 Oct 13.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The Ramsay-Hunt syndrome is the association of facial palsy and varicella-zoster virus infection with involvement of the ear canal and eardrum. It may be associated with deafness, tinnitus and dizziness. It can sometimes affect the lower cranial nerves. A case of an immunocompetent patient with affectation of the VII, VIII and X cranial nerves is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Herpes Zoster Oticus / complications*
  • Herpes Zoster Oticus / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis / etiology*