It is characterised by:
- herpes zoster oticus (=herpetic eruption in external auditory meatus)
- facial nerve palsy
- +/- deafness, tinnitus and vertigo
Treatment is with oral antivirals
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Saturday, 16 October 2010
MRCP revision battle 31.7: Ramsey Hunt Syndrome
Ramsey Hunt Syndrome is the reactivation of varicella zoster in the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve.
It is characterised by:
Treatment is with oral antivirals
It is characterised by:
Treatment is with oral antivirals
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