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[Congenital Horner syndrome. Case report]
Romina B Vera Olivera1, Loreley FernándezI2, Ana P Arias2
1Hospital de Niños "Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez", Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. rominsvera31@gmail.com.
Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|January 16, 2018
Summary
Horner syndrome, a neurological condition causing miosis, ptosis, and facial anhidrosis, results from sympathetic pathway interruption. This case highlights congenital Horner syndrome in a 45-day-old infant.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Horner syndrome presents with a classic triad: miosis (pupil constriction), ptosis (eyelid drooping), and facial anhidrosis (lack of sweating).
- It arises from a disruption in the sympathetic nerve pathway from the hypothalamus to the eye.
- Signs are homolateral to the lesion due to the pathway's lack of decussation.
Observation:
- The syndrome can also manifest with iris heterochromia, conjunctival injection, facial erythema, and apparent enophthalmos.
- It is traditionally categorized as congenital or acquired.
- Association with neoplasias like neuroblastoma is occasionally noted.
Findings:
- The case involves a 45-day-old infant diagnosed with congenital Horner syndrome.
- The etiology and diagnostic imaging protocols for Horner syndrome remain subjects of ongoing discussion.
Implications:
- Understanding the presentation and potential causes of Horner syndrome is crucial for timely diagnosis.
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing congenital forms in infants.
- Further research into optimal imaging strategies for Horner syndrome is warranted.
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