Horner's syndrome in thyroidectomy patient: Case report

Area of Science:

• Surgical complications
• Neurology
• Endocrinology

Background:

• Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure.
• Postoperative complications require careful monitoring.
• Nerve-related complications are possible but rare.

Observation:

• A 30-year-old female developed ptosis and miosis post-hemithyroidectomy.
• Symptoms appeared on the first postoperative day.
• Other complications were ruled out.

Findings:

• The patient was diagnosed with Horner's syndrome.
• This syndrome resulted from nerve insult during surgery.
• The patient made a full recovery with observation.

Implications:

• Horner's syndrome is an exceedingly rare complication of thyroidectomy.
• This case highlights the importance of recognizing uncommon neurological sequelae.
• Further research may be needed to understand the incidence and prevention.