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Thymic cyst presenting as Horner's syndrome
G Fraile1, J L Rodriguez-Garcia, C Monroy
1Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
Chest
|April 1, 1992
Summary
A rare case of Horner
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Horner's syndrome is a neurological condition affecting the face and eye.
- Thymic cysts are rare growths in the thymus gland.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms of Horner's syndrome.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed a thymic cyst as the likely cause.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the thymic cyst was performed.
- Post-operative resolution of Horner's syndrome symptoms was observed.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare cause of Horner's syndrome.
- Surgical intervention for thymic cysts can effectively treat secondary Horner's syndrome.
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