J Korean Pain Soc.  1988 Jun;1(1):103-105.

Ramsey Hunt Syndrome: A Case Report

• Sa HS
• Kim TH

Abstract

Ramsey Hunt Syndrome occurs when herpes zoster afters the facial nerve, It causes vesicular eruption of the pinna, external auditory meaturs and ear drum, severe otalgia with associated facial paralysis and vertigo. We experienced a case of Ramsey Hunt syndrome and managed it with repeated sympathetic blocks using a stellate ganglion block. We achieved early resolution of the eruption, relief of pain and prevention of postherpetic neuralgia. We concluded that SGB was effective treatment against Ramsey Hunt Syndrome.

MeSH Terms

Ear
Earache
Facial Nerve
Facial Paralysis
Herpes Zoster
Neuralgia, Postherpetic
Stellate Ganglion
Vertigo