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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome with Numerous Cranial Nerve Damage Revealing An HIV Infection: A Case Report

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  • Youssef El Khalifa

    (University Hospital of Marrakech, Morocco.)

  • Othman Benhoummad

    (University Hospital of Marrakech, Morocco)

  • Aitlhadj Mohamed Amine

    (University Hospital of Marrakech, Morocco)

  • Youssef Lakhdar

    (University Hospital of Marrakech, Morocco)

  • Youssef Rochdi

    (University Hospital of Marrakech, Morocco)

  • Abdelaziz Raji

    (University Hospital of Marrakech, Morocco)

Abstract

Ramsay-Hunt syndrome corresponds to a Varicella zoster infection recurrence in the facial nerve’s sensory ganglion cells in patients with primary varicella infection. It manifests by coetaneous lesions of the sensitive Ramsay-Hunt zone, peripheral facial paralysis, and audiovestibular signs. The prognosis is usually good with well-conducted anti-viral treatment. We report the case of a 49-year-old lady who presented with several cranial nerve injuries, including impairment to cranial nerves V, VII, VIII, IX, and X, along with left facial paralysis, vesicles, discomfort in the left ear, dysphagia, and dysphonia. Her work-up in the search for an immune deficiency objected to an HIV infection. This case study aims to raise awareness among doctors to evaluate Ramsay Hunt syndrome in a patient with HIV who presents ear discomfort and insists on a diversified approach to patient care.

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  • Youssef El Khalifa & Othman Benhoummad & Aitlhadj Mohamed Amine & Youssef Lakhdar & Youssef Rochdi & Abdelaziz Raji, 2024. "Ramsay Hunt Syndrome with Numerous Cranial Nerve Damage Revealing An HIV Infection: A Case Report," European Journal of Clinical Medicine, European Open Science, vol. 5(2), pages 1-3, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:clinic:v:5:y:2024:i:2:id:12289
    DOI: 10.24018/clinicmed.2024.5.2.289
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