Herpes Zoster Oticus with Cranial Polyneuropathy without Involvement of Facial Nerve.
- Author:
Ha Na CHOI
1
;
Ji Eun KIM
;
Dae Young CHUNG
;
So Young PARK
;
Jeong Hoon OH
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. ojhent@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Herpes zoster oticus;
Polyneuropathy;
Vocal cord paralysis
- MeSH:
Chickenpox;
Cranial Nerves;
Facial Nerve;
Herpes Zoster;
Herpes Zoster Oticus;
Humans;
Polyneuropathies;
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve;
Steroids;
Vocal Cord Paralysis
- From:Korean Journal of Audiology
2011;15(3):155-158
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Herpes zoster oticus is caused by herpetic viruses including varicella zoster and most commonly affects cranial nerves (CN) VII and VIII. With a review of literature, we report a case of herpes zoster oticus with selective involvement of CN VIII, IX and X. Interestingly, the motor fibers of CN VII were spared while ipsilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement was evident. The patient was treated with antiviral medication and systemic steroids and symptoms were improved.
