Ramsey hunt syndrome after antimonial treatment for American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e20200012, 2021. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS), also known as herpes zoster oticus, is caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve. Herein, we report a case of Ramsey Hunt Syndrome in a patient after antimonial treatment for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis. The patient presented with microvesicles grouped on an erythematous base, starting in the neck and ascending towards the scalp margin on the right side of the head. The patient also developed grade V peripheral facial palsy the day after initiating the herpes zoster treatment, this outcome corroborated the assumption of Ramsey Hunt Syndrome.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
LILACS
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SES-SP
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ColecionaSUS
Asunto principal:
Leishmaniasis Cutánea
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Herpes Zóster Ótico
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Herpes Zóster
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil