Iatrogenic Horner’s Syndrome Associated with Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery

DemiErhan Ozdal, Mehmet and Ozdal, Erhan and Odabasi, Mahmut and Can, Efe (2013) Iatrogenic Horner’s Syndrome Associated with Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 3 (4). pp. 1692-1694. ISSN 22310614

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Abstract

Aim: To report a case of right-sided iatrogenic Horner's syndrome developed after branchial cleft cyst surgery.
Presentation of the Scope: An 8 year-old boy presented with right-sided eyelid ptosis and enophthalmos, and diagnosed as having Horner’s syndrome.
Discussion: Ophthalmic examination yielded miosis in the affected eye. Medical history revealed branchial cleft cyst surgery 4 years ago and mild ptosis was identified in the first postoperative day.
Conclusion: Iatrogenic Horner syndrome may follow the cleft cyst surgery in on neck.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Science Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 23 Jun 2023 04:36
Last Modified: 17 Jan 2024 03:48
URI: http://research.manuscritpub.com/id/eprint/2509

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