Ramsay Hunt syndrome
10.17245/jdapm.2018.18.6.333
- Author:
Younghoon JEON
1
;
Heryim LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea. jeon68@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Facial Paralysis;
Herpes Zoster;
Herpes Zoster Oticus;
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
- MeSH:
Cranial Nerves;
Ear;
Early Diagnosis;
Exanthema;
Facial Nerve;
Facial Paralysis;
Geniculate Ganglion;
Herpes Zoster;
Herpes Zoster Oticus;
Herpesvirus 3, Human;
Mouth Mucosa;
Paralysis;
Skin;
Steroids
- From:Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2018;18(6):333-337
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a type of acute herpes zoster, which occurs by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus at the geniculate ganglion. Clinical presentation of Ramsay Hunt syndrome includes a vesicular rash on the ear (herpes zoster oticus) or in the oral mucosa accompanied by acute peripheral facial nerve paralysis. Other cranial nerves such as V, IX, XI, and XII are often involved. Additional variability of the clinical picture of Ramsay Hunt syndrome is produced by varying patterns of skin involvement explained by individual anastomoses between cranial and cervical nerves. Combination treatment containing anti-viral agents and steroids is recommended for the treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Additionally, early diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a crucial factor to improve damaged nerves in Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which initiates treatment as soon as possible.
