Korean Journal of Audiology  2011;15(3):155-158

Herpes Zoster Oticus with Cranial Polyneuropathy without Involvement of Facial Nerve.

Ha Na CHOI 1 ; Ji Eun KIM ; Dae Young CHUNG ; So Young PARK ; Jeong Hoon OH

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Keywords

Herpes zoster oticus; Polyneuropathy; Vocal cord paralysis

Country

Republic 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.