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Horner syndrome due to carotid dissection.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18790590     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Patrick M Flaherty; Joseph M Flynn
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2008-09-14
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of emergency medicine     Volume:  41     ISSN:  0736-4679     ISO Abbreviation:  J Emerg Med     Publication Date:  2011 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-07-19     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8412174     Medline TA:  J Emerg Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  43-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Emergency Medicine, Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
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