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A well-appearing infant with a sudden anisocoria
Alessia Giuseppina Servidio1, Francesca Peri2, Andrew Tenore3
1Clinical Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy servidioalessiag@gmail.com.
Archives of Disease in Childhood. Education and Practice Edition
|October 7, 2020
Summary
A 10-month-old boy presented with sudden unilateral mydriasis after minor head trauma. This case highlights the importance of evaluating even seemingly minor head injuries in pediatric patients presenting with neurological changes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Sudden unilateral mydriasis in infants can be a sign of serious underlying pathology.
- A history of head trauma, even minor, warrants careful neurological assessment in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of unilateral mydriasis in a pediatric patient following minor head trauma.
- To emphasize the diagnostic considerations and management of anisocoria in infants.
Main Methods:
- Clinical case presentation.
- Detailed neurological and ophthalmological examination.
- Review of medical history, including recent trauma.
Main Results:
- A 10-month-old boy developed left unilateral mydriasis.
- The child had a history of minor head trauma two days prior to presentation.
- Neurological and physical examinations were otherwise normal.
Conclusions:
- Unilateral mydriasis in a pediatric patient, even after minor head trauma, requires thorough investigation.
- Prompt medical evaluation is crucial to rule out significant intracranial pathology.
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