Isolated Vagus Nerve Palsy due to Varicella Zoster Virus.
- Author:
Ho Seong HAN
1
;
Sang Soo LEE
;
Jee Hyun KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Varicella zoster virus;
Vagus nerve palsy
- MeSH:
Aged;
Chickenpox*;
Cranial Nerves;
Deglutition Disorders;
Ear;
Facial Nerve;
Headache;
Herpesvirus 3, Human*;
Hoarseness;
Humans;
Immunoglobulin G;
Immunoglobulin M;
Paralysis*;
Vagus Nerve*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2006;24(6):593-595
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection is a relatively common viral infection of the cranial nerves, especially the trigeminal and facial nerves. However, the involvement of the isolated vagus nerve has been rarely reported. We report a 65-year-old man with isolated vagus nerve palsy after a VZV infection. He presented with headache, dysphagia and hoarseness with sudden onset. He had vesicles localized on the concha of the right ear. The VZV IgG and IgM antibody titer in the serum was elevated.
