Voss Vanessa, Mattox Adam, Guo Mary
Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Jan 23;2017:bcr2016218069. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-218069.
Pityriasis rosea is a dermatological disease with a well-documented clinical appearance, but less is known about causes and treatment. Bell's palsy is a neurological condition leading to acute idiopathic hemifacial paralysis. Recent studies indicate that human herpesvirus (HHV) 6-7 reactivation may be a contributing factor to both conditions. We report a case of the 2 concurrent diagnoses that supports a common contributing factor and suggests further awareness and research into the role HHV 6-7 may play in the aetiology of both conditions.
玫瑰糠疹是一种临床表现有充分文献记载的皮肤病,但对其病因和治疗的了解较少。贝尔氏面瘫是一种导致急性特发性面肌瘫痪的神经病症。最近的研究表明,人疱疹病毒(HHV)6 - 7再激活可能是这两种病症的一个促成因素。我们报告了一例同时存在这两种诊断的病例,该病例支持一个共同的促成因素,并建议进一步认识和研究HHV 6 - 7在这两种病症病因学中可能发挥的作用。