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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2025

Rare complication of varicella-zoster virus infection: a case report of vernet syndrome in clinical and radiological evidence.

Yu-Wei Chang, Kuei-You Lin

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Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Yu-Wei ChangDepartment of Otolaryngology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, No. 95, Wen Chang Rd., Shih Lin Dist., Taipei, Taiwan.
Kuei-You LinDepartment of Otolaryngology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, No. 95, Wen Chang Rd., Shih Lin Dist., Taipei, Taiwan. drkylin1982@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0088-8893

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National Science and Technology Council MOST 111-2221-E-341-001-MY3
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Abstract

Vernet syndrome is a neurological disorder rarely seen in association with varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection in ear. This report presents a 61-year-old man demonstrating neuropathy of cranial nerve XI, X, and XI. Subsequent serological and radiological examinations revealed Vernet syndrome due to VZV infection, a rare complication of a common infection. Notably, the current report features in the resolutions of inflammatory processes around the right jugular foramen evidenced by serial magnetic resonance (MR) images. This report highlights the potential values of radiological assessment in VZV-induced Vernet syndrome regarding the diagnosis and clinical follow-up. In addition, prompt clinical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes in VZV-induced Vernet syndrome.

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Cranial Nerve DiseasesHerpesvirus 3, HumanVaricella Zoster Virus InfectionAntiviral AgentsHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedSyndromeAntiviral AgentsCranial polyneuropathyJugular foramenVaricella-zoster virusVernet syndrome

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