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Ear Pain and a Rash in a 24-Year Old Man CME/CE

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Release Date: May 23, 2008; Valid for credit through May 23, 2009

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  • Ear Pain and a Rash in a 24-Year Old ManD. Brady Pregerson, MD
  • A 24-year-old man with HIV presents to the ED with intensifying left ear pain, swelling, and dizziness. His hearing in his left ear is muffled compared to that in his right ear. There is no history of trauma or allergic reactions, and the patient does not take any medications. The physical examination is notable for an obviously erythematous and edematous left ear, as well as a subtle left facial droop and weakness. What is the diagnosis?Go to Case Presentation and Diagnosis

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Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize the usual presentation of a commonly encountered medical condition in clinical practice.
  2. Describe the management of Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Authors and Disclosures

D. Brady Pregerson, MD
Disclosure: D. Brady Pregerson, MD, has disclosed a relevant financial relationship with CSL Behring.


Rick G. Kulkarni, MD, FACEP
Disclosure: Rick Kulkarni, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Erik D. Schraga, MD
Disclosure: Erik D. Schraga, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Jeffrey C. Wagner, MD
Disclosure: Jeffrey C. Wagner, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Luis M. Soler
Disclosure: Luis M. Soler has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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