| Horner's syndrome resulting from a prolonged abnormal posture during a coma. | |
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PMID: 9630300 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Horner's syndrome results from the impairment of the sympathetic nerve supply to the eye and orbit. Other nerve palsies from prolonged unchanged posture are well described, but Horner's syndrome following prolonged lateral flexion has only twice been seen previously and these cases were in association with anaesthesia. METHODS/RESULTS: A case is described of Horner's syndrome resulting from a prolonged period of unchanged posture from an alcohol-induced coma. A review of the anatomy of Horner's syndrome is presented. CONCLUSION: To my knowledge, this is the first reported case of Horner's syndrome resulting from a coma. |
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Authors:
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C G Thompson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian and New Zealand journal of ophthalmology Volume: 26 ISSN: 0814-9763 ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Ophthalmol Publication Date: 1998 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-07-23 Completed Date: 1998-07-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8505423 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Ophthalmol Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 165-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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St. Vincent's Hospital and Lismore Base Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Alcoholic Intoxication / complications* Coma / etiology* Horner Syndrome / etiology* Humans Male Posture* |
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