A Case of Herpes Zoster Oticus Involving Multiple Cranial Nerves without Facial Palsy.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.11.795
- Author:
Seung Hak BAEK
1
;
Yong Ju LEE
;
Se Won JEONG
;
Hyun Seung CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cranial nerve;
Herpes zoster oticus;
Varicella zoster virus
- MeSH:
Cranial Nerves*;
Ear, External;
Facial Paralysis*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Head;
Herpes Zoster Oticus*;
Herpesvirus 3, Human;
Humans;
Larynx;
Neck;
Palate, Soft;
Paresthesia;
Pharynx;
Steroids;
Tongue;
Vocal Cords
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(11):795-797
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection of the head and neck region may present with various symptoms. We present a case of VZV infection of the external ear (cranial nerve V), pharynx and larynx with neuropathy of three ipsilateral lower cranial nerves (IX, X, XII). The patient's paresthesia was reduced after antiviral therapy and oral steroids. By the end of one month follow-up, the patient showed normal movement of vocal cord, soft palate and tongue.
