Herpes zoster oticus following mandibular block.
Although a few cases of facial palsy following mandibular nerve block and dental surgery have been described, it would appear that herpes zoster oticus following dental surgery has not been documented. It is possible that the latent virus may be activated by the mandibular nerve block and dental surgical interventions. Two cases of herpes zoster oticus, both following inferior alveolar nerve block anaesthesia for dental treatment are presented.
Maini
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Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, UK.
Preece
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D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D016697:Herpes Zoster Oticus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*