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A 60 year old male presents with a 2 day history of a severe left ear ache with a burning sensation in the ear and loss of taste. There is left sided weakness of both upper and lower facial muscles. Facial sensation is normal. A few vesicles are seen in the pharynx. What is the most likely diagnosis?
ARamsay Hunt syndrome
BDiphtheria
CAcoustic neuroma
DBell’s palsy
Correct answer
A. Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Explanation
The correct answer is Ramsay Hunt syndrome.