Recurrent cranial neuropathies


Disease modifying treatment available:
Time critical diagnosis and management:
Lateralising:


Definition

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Aetiology

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
Sarcoidosis Breathlessness
Longitudinally extensive myelitis
Peripheral neuropathy
Facial nerve palsy



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Laboratory Investigation Result

Treatment


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Research


Open questions

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