Facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome - A rare condition.
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
; 63(4): 301-302, 2017 Apr.
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome (or herpes zoster oticus) is a rare complication of herpes zoster in which reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus infection in the geniculate ganglion occurs. Usually, there are auricular vesicles and symptoms and signs such otalgia and peripheral facial paralysis. In addition, rarely, a rash around the mouth can be seen. Immunodeficient patients are more susceptible to this condition. Diagnosis is essentially based on symptoms. We report the case of a diabetic female patient who sought the emergency department with a complaint of this rare entity.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Herpes Zoster da Orelha Externa
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Paralisia Facial
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil