Ηorner’s syndrome associated with carotid artery dissection – a case report from a dentists’ perspective
Prasanta K. Banerjee, Karthik Shunmugavelu
Hellenic Archives of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2022) 2, 137-140
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.54936/haoms232137140
Headache, localised cerebral ischemia and oculosympathetic paresis are common symptoms (Horner syndrome). Horner syndrome is likely to be caused by an internal carotid dissection, which is a dangerous but uncommon condition. Accurate diagnosis is essential for alleviating symptoms and avoiding potentially fatal consequences. Dentists are typically the first professionals who are approached to treat ailments within the oral and maxillofacial region. Therefore, they should be well-equipped in detecting suspicious lesions during routine clinical practice. Here, we present a case of a patient with painful partial Horner's Syndrome due to internal carotid artery dissection who was at the risk of an ischemic stroke but was detected early by the dentist on referral and emphasize on the importance of earlier diagnosis which could be life-saving.
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Hellenic Archives of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2022) 2, 137-140
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.54936/haoms232137140
Headache, localised cerebral ischemia and oculosympathetic paresis are common symptoms (Horner syndrome). Horner syndrome is likely to be caused by an internal carotid dissection, which is a dangerous but uncommon condition. Accurate diagnosis is essential for alleviating symptoms and avoiding potentially fatal consequences. Dentists are typically the first professionals who are approached to treat ailments within the oral and maxillofacial region. Therefore, they should be well-equipped in detecting suspicious lesions during routine clinical practice. Here, we present a case of a patient with painful partial Horner's Syndrome due to internal carotid artery dissection who was at the risk of an ischemic stroke but was detected early by the dentist on referral and emphasize on the importance of earlier diagnosis which could be life-saving.
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