| 释义 |
Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Ramsay Hunt syndrome - syndrome resulting from infection by the herpes varicella zoster virus; characterized by vertigo and pain in the ears and facial nerve paralysis and sometimes hearing losssyndrome - a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease |
EncyclopediaSeesyndromeRamsay Hunt syndrome
Ramsay Hunt syndrome [ram´ze-hunt] herpes zoster" >herpes zoster involving the facial and auditory nerves associated with ipsilateral facial paralysis, usually transitory, and herpetic vesicles of the external ear or tympanic membrane, which also may or may not be associated with tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing disorders. Called also herpes zoster auricularis or oticus, geniculate neuralgia, and Hunt's neuralgia.Hunt syn·drome (hŭnt), 1. an intention tremor beginning in one extremity, gradually increasing in intensity, and subsequently involving other parts of the body; Synonym(s): ataxia with myoclonus, progressive cerebellar tremor2. facial paralysis, otalgia, and herpes zoster resulting from viral infection of the seventh cranial nerve and geniculate ganglion; 3. a form of juvenile paralysis agitans associated with primary atrophy of the pallidal system. Synonym(s): paleostriatal syndrome, pallidal syndrome Synonym(s): Ramsay Hunt syndrome (1) Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (răm′zē hŭnt′)n.1. A condition characterized by facial paralysis, ear pain, and often rash, tinnitus, or vertigo, caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus usually in the geniculate ganglion.2. Any of several neurological disorders characterized by progressive ataxia with myoclonus.Ramsay Hunt syndrome Hunt syndrome ENT A condition that occurs when herpes zoster affects the auditory nerves Clinical Intense ear and mastoid pain, facial nerve paralysis, hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, aguesia–loss of taste, dry mouth, dry eyes, herpetic lesions in the auditory canal, mouth, face, neck, and scalp Management Analgesics; pain may be refractory Prognosis Residual loss of function is the norm. See Herpes zoster. her·pes zos·ter oti·cus (hĕr'pēz zos'tĕr ō'ti-kŭs) A painful varicella virus infection presenting with a vesicular eruption on the pinna, with or without facial nerve paralysis.
Synonym(s): Ramsay Hunt syndrome (2) .
Hunt syn·drome (hŭnt sin'drōm) 1. An intention tremor beginning in one limb, gradually increasing in intensity, and subsequently involving other parts of the body. 2. Facial paralysis, otalgia, and herpes zoster resulting from viral infection of the seventh cranial nerve and geniculate ganglion. 3. A form of juvenile paralysis agitans associated with primary atrophy of the pallidal system.
Synonym(s): Ramsay Hunt syndrome (1) . Hunt, James Ramsay, U.S. neurologist, 1872-1937. Hunt atrophy - obsolete term for atrophy of the small muscles of the hand, without sensory disturbances.Hunt neuralgia - a severe paroxysmal lancinating pain deep in the ear. Synonym(s): geniculate neuralgiaHunt paradoxical phenomenon - in torsion dystonia, extension of the foot in response to passive flexion and flexion in response to attempted passive extension.Hunt syndrome - (1) an intention tremor beginning in one extremity and subsequently involving other parts of the body. Synonym(s): progressive cerebellar tremor; - (2) facial paralysis, otalgia, and herpes zoster resulting from viral infection of the seventh cranial nerve and geniculate ganglion. Synonym(s): herpes zoster oticus; - (3) a form of juvenile paralysis agitans associated with primary atrophy of the pallidal system. Synonym(s): paleostriatal syndrome; pallidal syndrome; Ramsay Hunt syndromeRamsay Hunt syndrome - Synonym(s): Hunt syndromeRamsay Hunt syndrome
Words related to Ramsay Hunt syndromenoun syndrome resulting from infection by the herpes varicella zoster virusRelated Words |