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KMID : 0361020140570110795
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014 Volume.57 No. 11 p.795 ~ p.797
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A Case of Herpes Zoster Oticus Involving Multiple Cranial Nerves without Facial Palsy
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Baek Seung-Hak
Lee Yong-Ju
Jeong Se-Won
Choi Hyun-Seung
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Abstract
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection of the head and neck region may present with various symptoms. We present a case of VZV infection of the external ear (cranial nerve V), pharynx and larynx with neuropathy of three ipsilateral lower cranial nerves (IX, X, XII). The patient’s paresthesia was reduced after antiviral therapy and oral steroids. By the end of one month follow-up, the patient showed normal movement of vocal cord, soft palate and tongue.
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KEYWORD
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Cranial nerve, Herpes zoster oticus, Varicella zoster virus
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