A case of pediatric Ramsay Hunt syndrome: diagnostic vigilance and prompt management
Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a neurological disorder due to geniculate ganglion infection caused by reactivated latent varicella zoster virus (VZV). RHS is rare condition in children, with an incidence estimated at 2.7/100,000 children per year. Studies on pediatric RHS have been very limited and opinions differ on the best option for treatment.
Authors
- Anak Agung Made Sucipta
- I Wayan Bikin Suryawan
- Jessica Christina
Institutions
- Hospital Selayang (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Paediatrica Indonesiana
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14238/pi65.1.2025.78-84
- Primary Topic
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00