Unusual presentation of Ramsay Hunt syndrome in renal transplant patients: case report and literature review

: Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a rare manifestation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection that accounts for around 12% of all cases of facial paralysis. Although it is more common in immunosuppressed individuals, it has not been yet reported in kidney transplant recipients. We describe the case...

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Published in:Transplant infectious disease 2009-02, Vol.11 (1), p.72-74
Main Authors: Mortada, R.A., El Fakih, R.O., Assi, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Ear - pathology
Herpes Zoster Oticus - complications
Herpes Zoster Oticus - diagnosis
Herpes Zoster Oticus - pathology
Herpes Zoster Oticus - virology
Herpesvirus 3, Human - isolation & purification
Humans
immunosuppression
Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
Male
Mastoiditis - pathology
Mastoiditis - virology
Ramsay Hunt syndrome
renal transplant
Varicella-zoster virus
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Summary:: Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a rare manifestation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection that accounts for around 12% of all cases of facial paralysis. Although it is more common in immunosuppressed individuals, it has not been yet reported in kidney transplant recipients. We describe the case of a 41‐year‐old man with a history of renal transplant for whom the diagnosis and treatment of RHS were delayed owing to an unusual presentation. We also review the literature on VZV infection in renal transplant patients.
ISSN:1398-2273
1399-3062
DOI:10.1111/j.1399-3062.2008.00353.x