title: [Ramsay Hunt syndrome].
abstract: Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a special form of herpes zoster which is typically characterized by peripheral facial palsy and unilateral herpetic vesicles on the ear. These symptoms are often accompanied by vestibulocochlear dysfunction and other neurological and ophthalmological symptoms. The diagnosis and therapy requires a multidisciplinary approach. The authors present a typical case where the early administration of combined antiviral and systemic corticosteroid therapy led to complete recovery. The authors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and adequate combination therapy, which improves the prognosis of this disease.
authors.affiliation: Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Szent-Györgyi Albert Klinikai Központ, Bőrgyógyászati és Allergológiai Klinika Szeged Korányi fasor 6. 6720. kui.robert@med.u-szeged.hu
authors.forename: Róbert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kui
authors.forename: Zsuzsanna
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Bata-Csörgő
authors.forename: Margit
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zeher
authors.forename: Lajos
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kemény
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000821:virology*; D005260:Female; D016697:Herpes Zoster Oticus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir