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ShinglesB02.21
Synonym(s)
Ear pads; Herpes Zoster of the ear; Ramsay hunt syndrome; Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome; Ramsey Hunt Syndrome
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Occurrence of zoster on the auricle and the surrounding area (auricle, external auditory canal, eardrum = Hunt's zone).
The combination of an affected outer ear with acoustic and facial paralysis, possibly also dizziness and tinnitus with or without hearing loss is called Ramsay-Hunt syndrome.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
- According to Zoster.
- ENT presentation.
- In case of facial nerve palsy, symptomatic vestibulocochlear nerve and/or trigeminal involvement, several authors recommend the administration of glucocorticoids (prednisolone 30-50mg/day p.o.) in addition to acyclovir.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Risk of hearing loss.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Galimi R (2011) An unusual variant of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. G Ital Dermatol Venereol 146:307-308
- Pereira FP et al (2011) Unilateral facial paralysis caused by Ramsay Hunt syndrome. J Craniofac Surgery 22:1961-1963
- Sun WL et al (2011) Ramsay Hunt syndrome with unilateral polyneuropathy involving cranial nerves V, VII, VIII, and XII in a diabetic patient. Quintessence Int 42:873-877