Abstract
A case report of varicella zoster virus (VZV) producing cranial polyneuropathy with intracranial vasculopathy afflicting the internal carotid artery, in a 45-year lady is presented. The clinical features included appearance of zosteriform rash in the left external auditory canal and concha, affliction of ophthalmic and maxillary divisions of V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X cranial nerves. Contrast MRI brain demonstrated attenuated flow void in the left internal carotid artery. The diagnosis was confirmed with raised level of IgG VZV antibody in serum and detection of VZV IgG antibody in CSF, although PCR for VZV DNA in CSF was negative. The significance lies in atypical presentation, the diagnostic dilemma it poses, poor prognosis of cranial nerve function and the need for multidisciplinary approach to patient management and rehabilitation.
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