Unusual ulcerative lesions in ramsay hunt syndrome treated with low level laser therapy
International Journal of Development Research
Unusual ulcerative lesions in ramsay hunt syndrome treated with low level laser therapy
Received 14th June 2020; Received in revised form 05th July 2020; Accepted 11th August 2020; Published online 30th September 2020
Copyright © 2020, Yépez, Franklin David Gordillo et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a rare, severe complication caused by a reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) from the geniculate ganglion, nucleus of the sensory root of the facial nerve that results in peripheral facial weakness as well as rash around the ear. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has been used against herpesviruses. It also improves facial nerves that were previously impaired and hence, facial movements. This report documents a case of unusual oral and ear manifestation of Ramsay Syndrome and endometrial cancer using LLLT for analgesic effects of ulcerative lesions and on the improvement of facial paralysis and epithelial injures caused by VZV.
