Horner syndrome due to carotid dissection.
J Emerg Med
; 41(1): 43-6, 2011 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18790590
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Internal carotid artery dissection typically presents with a clear history of blunt cranial-cervical trauma. Presenting symptoms include headache, focal cerebral ischemic symptoms, and oculosympathetic paresis (Horner syndrome). It is usually thought that internal carotid dissection is a serious but infrequent cause of Horner syndrome.OBJECTIVE:
A review of the literature reveals that carotid dissection is under-recognized as a cause of Horner syndrome, and outcome is thought to be compromised by diagnostic delay. CASE REPORT This case report describes a patient who presented to the Emergency Department with a traumatic Horner syndrome caused by internal carotid dissection.SUMMARY:
The etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options of carotid dissection are discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Horner Syndrome
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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Emerg Med
Journal subject:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States