Korean J Audiol.
2011 Dec;15(3):155-158.
Herpes Zoster Oticus with Cranial Polyneuropathy without Involvement of Facial Nerve
- Affiliations
-
- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. ojhent@catholic.ac.kr
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.
- Full Text Links
-
- Actions
-
Cited
- CITED
-
- Close
- Share
-
- Similar articles
-
- Herpes Zoster Oticus with Multiple Cranial Nerve Involvement: 2 Cases
- A Case of Herpes Zoster Oticus Involving Unilateral 9th and 10th Cranial Nerves without Facial Palsy
- Herpes Zoster Oticus
- A Case of Herpes Zoster Oticus Involving Glossopharyngeal Nerve without Facial Nerve Palsy
- A Case of Herpes Zoster Oticus with Intractable Hiccups
