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A 40-year-old female experienced sudden left eye symptoms, diagnosed as Horner syndrome from internal carotid artery dissection. Prompt heparin treatment was initiated to prevent embolic complications.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Vascular Surgery

Background:

Internal carotid artery dissection is a critical condition potentially leading to severe neurological deficits.
Horner syndrome can be an indicator of underlying vascular pathology.

Observation:

A 40-year-old female presented with acute anisocoria and left-sided ptosis.
Patient history included episodes of nausea, vomiting, headache, and a family history of aortic rupture.

Findings:

Duplex sonography suggested dissection, confirmed by CT angiography as left internal carotid artery dissection.
Diagnosis of Horner syndrome secondary to internal carotid artery dissection was established.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and intervention for internal carotid artery dissection are crucial to mitigate embolic risks.
Conservative management with heparinization and aspirin, alongside regular monitoring, is a recommended treatment strategy.
This case highlights the importance of considering vascular emergencies in patients presenting with acute neurological symptoms.