Herpes zoster oticus masquerading as lateral pontomedullary syndrome
- Author:
Parvaiz A Shah
;
Hamid B Khan
;
Yawar Yaseen
;
A Hameed Malik
;
Iffat Hassan
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:Neurology Asia
2011;16(3):259-261
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus is usually caused by reactivation of preexisting
varicella zoster virus in the geniculate ganglion. Here we report a case of herpes zoster oticus
masquerading as lateral pontomedullary syndrome occurring during the pre-eruptive phase of chicken
pox. The case is being reported for its rare and unusual clinical presentation.
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