Neuroblastoma in a Case with Congenital Horner’s Syndrome
Miosis, ptosis, and ipsilateral facial anhidrosis are normally present in Horner’s syndrome. Pathologies which show central, preganglionic and postganglionic residence in sympathetic chain are present in its etiology. A 3-month-old girl baby was admitted to our clinic for ptosis in the left eye. H...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_6128/Neuroblastoma-In-A-Case-With-Congenital-Horners-Syndrome |
| Summary: | Miosis, ptosis, and ipsilateral facial anhidrosis are normally present in Horner’s syndrome. Pathologies which show central, preganglionic
and postganglionic residence in sympathetic chain are present in its etiology. A 3-month-old girl baby was admitted to our clinic for
ptosis in the left eye. Heterochromia, ptosis in the left eye, myosis and, ipsilateral anhidrosis were detected in her examination. In view
of these findings, it seemed possible that her disease could be congenital Horner’s syndrome. Brachial plexus injury due to birth trauma
plays a major role in the etiology of congenital Horner’s syndrome. There was not any birth trauma history in our patient. The patient was
diagnosed to have neuroblastoma as a result of etiologic tests. In conclusion, Horner’s syndrome can be the presenting sign of childhood
neuroblastoma. Therefore, it is advisable to examine the oculosympathetic system in detail in order to leave out any underlying serious
disorder. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2014; 44: 325-6) |
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| ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |