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MC benign epidermal skin tumor

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seborrheic keratosis

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sx seborrheic keratosis

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well-demarcated round or val velvety warty lesions with a greasy “stuck on” appearance

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dx seborrheic keratosis

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clinical
biopsy if uncertain - well demarcated proliteration of keratinocytes with characteristic small keratin-filled cysts

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tx seborrheic keratosis

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no tx

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MC premalignant skin condition

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actinic keratosis

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what skin CA can actinic keratosis progress to

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squamous cell carcinoma

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sx actinic keratosis

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dry, rough macules or papules that feel like sandpaper with transparent or yellow scaling

can be erythematous or hyper pigmented (hyperketatotic) plaques

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dx actinic keratosis

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clinical
punch or shave bx - atypical epidermal keratinocytes

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tx actinic keratosis

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avoid sun
use sunscreen
a few - surgical - liquid nitrogen cryotherapy MC used

multiple - topical 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod, tribanibulin, photodynamic therapy. thick lesions may need cryotherapy after 5-FU

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what is Bowen’s dz

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squamous cell carcinoma in situ (has not invaded the dermis)

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2nd MC skin CA

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squamous cell

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RF squamous cell carcinoma

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sun - actinic keratosis
HPV

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sx squamous cell carcinoma

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erythematous, elevated thickened nodules with white scary or crusted, bloody margins

non healing ulceration/erosion

most lower lip cancer are squamous cell type and involve vermillion border

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dx squamous cell carcinoma

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biopsy - atypical keratinocytes

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tx squamous cell carcinoma

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surgical excision with clear margins (4-6 mm)

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MCC skin cancer related death

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melanoma

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MC type melanoma and characteristics

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superficial spreading - involves de novo or preexisting nevus; trunk in men and legs in women

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other subtypes and characteristics of melanoma

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nodular - 2nd MC, rapid vertical growth phase

lentigo maligna - older individuals; areas that are highly sun exposed (face)

aural lentiginous - MC in darker pigmented individuals; palms and soles and nail beds

desmoplastic - most aggressive

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tx melanoma

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local wide surgical excision

1 mm thick or less - 1 cm margin of normal tissue
>1-2 mm - 2 cm
2-4 - 2 cm

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MC skin CA in US

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basal cell carcinoma

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sx basal cell carcinoma

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small, raised dome-shaped papules that are pink, white, or flesh colored; pearly quality with raised “rolled” borders

may have overlying telangiectatic surface vessels

bleeds easily

80% on face/head

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dx basal cell carcinoma

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punch or shave bx

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tx basal cell carcinoma

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if face - mohs
excision vs curettage

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what are decubitus ulcers

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ulcers from vertical pressure
MC on bony prominences

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stages of pressure ulcers

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stage 1 - superficial, nonblanchable redness that does not dissipate after pressure is relieved
stage 2 - epidermal damage extending into the dermis. resembles a blister or abrasion
stage 3 - full thickness of skin and may extend to subq layer
stage 4 - depends; extends beyond fascia into muscle, tendon, bone

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tx pressure ulcers

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wound care with a moist wound environment
pain control
debride if necrotic
repositioning

stage 1 - wound protection w protective dressings
stage 2 - hydrocolloids to maintain moist environment if no infection
stage 3 and 4 - wound cleaning; maintain moist environment; debride necrotic tissue

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what is rosacea

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chronic acneiform skin condition

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what is most commonly involved in rosacea

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face

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triggers for rosacea

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alcohol
hot/cold weather
hot drinks
hot baths
spicy foods
sun exposure

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sx rosacea

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transient centrofacial erythema (nose and cheeks) or flushing often accompanied by feeling of warmth

non-comedogenic inflammatory papules and pustules

telangiectasis on face and cheeks

ocular sx - ocular erythema or tearing

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PE rosacea

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telangiectasia
absence of comedones (black heads)
red enlarged nose (rhinophyma)

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dx rosacea

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clinical
bx definitive - rarely needed

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tx rosacea

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lifestyle - mild cleansing agents and moisturization

topical metronidazole first line medical

moderate or severe - tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline

for facial erythema - topical brimonidine

telangiectasia - vascular laser therapy

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onychomycosis MC affects the ____

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great toe

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causes of onychomycosis

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dermatophytes - trichophyton and epidermophyton (T. rubrum MC)

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RF onychomycosis

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age
tinea pedis
psoriasis
occlusive shoes
immunodeficiency

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sx onychomycosis

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nail that is plaque, thick, discolored and/or cracked

subungual hyperkeratinization

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dx onychomycosis

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KOH wet mount prep or fungal culture

periodic acid-schiff test - most sensitive - performed on nail plate clippings

fungal culture confirms

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tx onychomycosis

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systemic antifungals - oral terbinafine

40
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what is cellulitis

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infection of deeper dermis and subq tissues

41
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MCC cellulitis

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group A strep (S pyogenes)

then staph

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sx cellulitis

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localized macular erythema (flat margins that are not sharply demarcated)

swelling, warmth, tenderness

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dx cellulitis

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clinical

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tx cellulitis

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oral abx - cephalexin and dicloxacillin - if allergy - clinda or erythromycin

cat/dog/human bite - augmentin

MRSA - tmp-smx + cephalexin; IV - vancomycin

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what is erysipelas

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variant of cellulitis involving upper dermis and cutaneous lymphatics

46
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MCC erysipelas

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Group A strep (S pyogenes)

then staph aureus

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sx erysipelas

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intensely erythematous, raised area with sharply demarcated borders

MC in LE or face

associated with systemic sx (fever, chills, malaise)

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dx erysipelas

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clinical

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tx erysipelas

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PCN, amoxicillin, cephalexin

IV - cefazolin, ceftriaxone

MRSA - IV vancomycin

50
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cause of scabies

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sarcoptes scabiei

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sx scabies

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intense pruritus esp at night

small red papules with excoriations; linear burrows!!!! esp in web spaces.

52
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tx scabies

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permethrin topical on entire body - leave on for several hours before showering. repeat after 1 week.

oral ivermectin is alternative

all clothing and bedding should be placed in bag for at least 72 hours –> washed and dried using heat

all close contacts need tx

53
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what is another name for lice

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pediculosis

54
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tx for any type of lice

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permethrin

55
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warts are caused by

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HPV

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sx common/plantar warts

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hyperkeratotic papules
thromboses capillaries are pathognomonic

57
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tx common, flat,plantar warts

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most resolve within 2 years if immunocompetent

topical - salicylic acid

cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen or electrocautery or imiquimod

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what is another name for genital warts

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condyloma acuminata

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sx genital warts

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can be small, flat-topped painless raised papules and evolve into large, soft, cauliflower-like lesions in clusters on anogenital mucosa

skin colored, pink, or red

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MC type of HPV for genital warts

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6 and 11

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tx genital warts

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patient applied - imiquimod or podophyllotoxin

clinician administered - cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid, surgical removal

62
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Lyme dz is usually caused by

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borrelial burgdorferi - a spirochete
usually transmitted by exodus scapularies (deer tick)

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where is Lyme dz MC

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northeast states - CT, NY, NJ, MA

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stages/sx of Lyme dz

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early localized - erythema migrans (bulls eye/target appearance); may have constitutional sx like viral syndrome

early disseminated - multiple erythema migrans; facial nerve palsy

late dz - intermittent or persistent arthritis (knee MC joint)

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dx Lyme dz

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clinical - if residing in or recently traveled to endemic area; esp if rash

ELISA followed by western blot if ELISA is positive

don’t wait for testing to be positive if characteristic rash

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tx Lyme dz

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doxycycline

amoxicillin or cefuroxime if pregnant or kid < 8

if second/third AV block, syncope, dyspnea, chest pain, CNS dz other than CN7 palsy (meningitis) – IV ceftriaxone

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prophylaxis for Lyme dz

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doxycycline 200 mg x 1 does within 72 hours of tick removal

if doxy can’t be given, don’t give prophylaxis

68
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chicken pox is caused by

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varicella zoster virus - HHV3

69
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primary vs secondary varicella

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primary - varicella (chickenpox)
secondary - herpes zoster (shingles) - after 6th decade of life MC

70
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how is varicella zoster transmitted

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aerosolized droplets or direct contact with skin lesions

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sx varicella zoster

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fever, malaise, myalgia, oral enanthem –> generalized exanthema

vesicular rash - pruritic erythematous macules that become papules then vesicles and pustules then crust over. — they are at different stages

dew drops on a rose petal

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dx varicella zoster

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clinical

PCR is highest yield

tzanck smear - multinucleate giant cells

73
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tx varicella zoster

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if healthy - supportive ; acyclovir within 72 hours of onset

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sx herpes zoster

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fever, malaise, sensory changes (pain, burning, paresthesias)

dermatomal vesicular rash - unilateral vesicular dermatomal eruption -painful eruption of grouped vesicles or bull on an erythematous base unilaterally within a single dermatome MC (T3 - L3) – does not cross midline

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dx herpes zoster

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clinical
PCR has highest yield

tzanck - multinucleate giant cells

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tx herpes zoster

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acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir within 72 hours

77
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herpes zoster ophthalmicus involves what cranial nerve

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trigeminal nerve (CN5)

78
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sx herpes zoster ophthalmicus

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same prodrome as herpes zoster

grouped vesicles on erythematous base on the face; ocular involvement

79
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PE herpes zoster ophthalmicus

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Hutchinson sign - vesicular lesions on the tip of the nose, inner corner of the eye, and root/side of the nose –> involvement of trigeminal nerve and eye

80
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herpes zoster oticus is also called

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Ramsay hunt syndrome

81
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herpes zoster oticus involves what cranial nerve

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geniculate ganglion o the sensory branch of cranial nerve 7 (facial nerve)

can spread to CN8

82
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sx herpes zoster oticus

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ipsilateral ear pain, vesicles in the external auditory canal and/or auricle, and ipsilateral facial paralysis

83
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tx herpes zoster oticus

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valacyclovir and prednisone

84
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