A CASE REPORT OF RAMSAY-HUNT SYNDROME ASSOSIATED WITH PARALYSIS OF THE RECURRENT NERVE

Abstract

A rare case of Ramsay-Hunt syndrome associated with paralysis of the left recurrent nerve was reported. The patient was a 47-years-old male who complained of husky voice. Physical examination revealed left facial palsy, herpetic vesicles of the left auricule, and left vocal cord paralysis. However, the patient did not complain of vertigo and dizziness. The pure tone audiometry indicated the normal hearing of both ears. The presence of herpetic lesion was seen in the areas of the vagal nerve and facial nerve