Early diagnosis and treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome: a case report
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Early diagnosis and treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome: a case report
Subject
Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Peripheral facial palsy, Herpes zoster oticus, Geniculate ganglion reactivation
Description
Abstract
Background Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), a rare complication of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, presents
with ipsilateral facial paralysis, ear pain, and vesicular rash. Early recognition is crucial for prompt treatment and
optimal outcomes.
Case presentation We report a case of a 67-year-old woman with RHS who presented with right-sided facial palsy,
severe ear pain, and fluid-filled blisters. Prompt diagnosis and initiation of antiviral and glucocorticoid therapy led to
significant symptom improvement.
Conclusions Healthcare providers should consider RHS in patients with facial palsy, especially when accompanied by
ear pain and vesicular rash, to facilitate early intervention and prevent long-term complications.
Keywords Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Peripheral facial palsy, Herpes zoster oticus, Geniculate ganglion reactivation
Background Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), a rare complication of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, presents
with ipsilateral facial paralysis, ear pain, and vesicular rash. Early recognition is crucial for prompt treatment and
optimal outcomes.
Case presentation We report a case of a 67-year-old woman with RHS who presented with right-sided facial palsy,
severe ear pain, and fluid-filled blisters. Prompt diagnosis and initiation of antiviral and glucocorticoid therapy led to
significant symptom improvement.
Conclusions Healthcare providers should consider RHS in patients with facial palsy, especially when accompanied by
ear pain and vesicular rash, to facilitate early intervention and prevent long-term complications.
Keywords Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Peripheral facial palsy, Herpes zoster oticus, Geniculate ganglion reactivation
Creator
Chen Yu1
, Haw-Yu Lee1
and Yen-Chia Chen1,2*
, Haw-Yu Lee1
and Yen-Chia Chen1,2*
Source
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00807-x
Date
2025
Contributor
Peri Irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
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text
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Citation
Chen Yu1
, Haw-Yu Lee1
and Yen-Chia Chen1,2*, “Early diagnosis and treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome: a case report,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 25, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/12622.