Delayed facial palsy after middle-ear surgery due to reactivation of varicella-zoster virus |
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Authors: | Gyo K Honda N |
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Institution: | Department of Otolaryngology, Ehime University Hospital, Japan. |
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Abstract: | Viral reactivation is thought to be an important cause of post-operative facial palsy of delayed onset. We present an unusual case of Ramsay-Hunt syndrome that occurred as a consequence of middle-ear surgery by triggering varicella-zoster virus reactivation. As a pathognomonic auricular eruption was not seen, the patient was initially misdiagnosed as iatrogenic facial palsy. Clinical features, diagnosis and management are discussed. |
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