| Horner's syndrome in severe tetanus. | |
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PMID: 1409193 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 66 year old man was admitted with a left Horner's syndrome, and trismus due to tetanus. Three days later he had respiratory arrests, classical tetanic spasms and was ventilated. He had associated severe autonomic dysfunction, tachyarrhythmias, hypotension, sweating and constipation. There was complete resolution of the left Horner's syndrome with recovery from tetanus. |
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Authors:
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B Syam; D Owens |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medical journal Volume: 68 ISSN: 0032-5473 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med J Publication Date: 1992 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-11-13 Completed Date: 1992-11-13 Revised Date: 2010-09-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0234135 Medline TA: Postgrad Med J Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 279-80 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Diagnosis, Differential Horner Syndrome / etiology*, therapy Humans Immunization, Passive Male Neurologic Examination / drug effects Penicillin G / administration & dosage Tetanus / complications*, therapy Tetanus Antitoxin / administration & dosage |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Tetanus Antitoxin; 61-33-6/Penicillin G |
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