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Ramsay Hunt syndrome
1Department of Internal Medicine Provincial Hospital, Province no. 2, Janakpurdham, Dhanusha, Nepal.
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|June 25, 2020
Summary
Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a viral infection, can cause facial nerve palsy and painful ear vesicles. Early treatment with antivirals and steroids can improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) is a rare viral infection affecting the facial nerve.
- It presents with facial nerve palsy, otalgia, and herpetic vesicles in the ear canal.
- Distinguishing it from Bell's palsy can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of Ramsay Hunt syndrome in a young, previously healthy male.
- To highlight the clinical presentation and diagnostic considerations.
- To emphasize the importance of prompt treatment.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 26-year-old male.
- Clinical diagnosis based on peripheral facial nerve palsy and vesicular eruptions.
- Treatment with prednisolone, acyclovir, and physiotherapy.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with unilateral facial nerve palsy and painful vesicular eruptions on the pinna and external auditory canal.
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome was diagnosed.
- Significant improvement was observed following treatment.
Conclusions:
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome requires prompt diagnosis and management.
- Combination therapy including corticosteroids, antivirals, and physiotherapy is effective.
- Awareness of symptom overlap with Bell's palsy is crucial for timely diagnosis.
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