Cranial Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome?
A
Infection of geniculate ganglion of CNVII and CNVIII ganglion invasion by HZV
2
Q
How does Ramsay Hunt syndrome present?
A
- unilateral LMN facial palsy
- otalgia
- hearing loss
- vertigo
- vesicular rash of outer ear, soft palate, ant. 2/3 tongue
3
Q
What LP results are indicative of Ramsay Hunt syndrome?
A
- lymphocytes (virus)
- mildly elevated protein