Herpes Zoster of The Larynx: A Narrow Diagnostic and Therapeutic Window.
Ear Nose Throat J
; : 1455613221077594, 2022 Feb 15.
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ABSTRACT
We hereby present a rare case of laryngeal zoster presenting with unilateral odynophagia and hemifacial pain in an immunocompetent host. Visualization of the characteristic vesicles is challenging given their short-lived and at times delayed appearance; thus, laryngeal zoster may be a largely unrecognized cause of laryngitis and cranial neuropathies. Heightened awareness may improve prompt diagnosis, referral and initiation of antiviral therapy, while guiding patient counselling on the associated long-term sequelae such as voice and swallowing impairments, and post-herpetic neuralgia.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Ear Nose Throat J
Year:
2022
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Article
Affiliation country:
Canada