Disease modifying treatment available:
Time critical diagnosis and management:
Lateralising:
None
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) can cause recurrent cranial neuropathies. Although these classically occur with a rash they can also occur without.
| Disorder | Clinical features | Associated features | Investigations | Disease modifying treatment available | Time critical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis |
Peripheral neuropathy Facial nerve palsy Cough Breathlessness Haemoptysis Optic neuropathy Uveitis |
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| Sarcoidosis |
Breathlessness Longitudinally extensive myelitis Peripheral neuropathy Facial nerve palsy |
None
None
| Laboratory Investigation | Result |
|---|
None
None