Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2
| Subclass of | herpes zoster, poliomyelitis, facial nerve disease  |
|---|---|
| Dem name after | James Ramsay Hunt |
| Health specialty | infectious diseases |
| Symptoms and signs | facial paralysis, paralysis, tinnitus, vertigo |
| Anatomical location | facial nerve |
| ICD-9-CM | 053.11, 351.8 |
Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2, dem commonly refer to simply as Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) wey dem sanso know as herpes zoster oticus, be inflammation of de geniculate ganglion of de facial nerve as a late consequence of varicella zoster virus (VZV). In regard to de frequency, less dan 1% of varicella zoster infections dey involve de facial nerve den result in RHS.[1] E be traditionally defined as a triad of ipsilateral facial paralysis, otalgia, den vesicles close to de ear den auditory canal. Secof ein proximity to de vestibulocochlear nerve, de virus fi spread den cause hearing loss, tinnitus (hearing noises wey no be caused by outsyd sounds), den vertigo. E be common for diagnoses to be overlooked anaa delayed, wich fi raise de likelihood of long-term consequences. E be more complicated dan Bell's palsy. Therapy dey aim to shorten ein overall length, while sanso dey provide pain relief den dey avert any consequences.
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- NINDS Herpes Zoster Oticus Information Page Archived 2016-12-02 at the Wayback Machine National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke