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. 2012:2012:316984.
doi: 10.1155/2012/316984. Epub 2012 Oct 21.

Postthyroidectomy Horner's Syndrome

Ramon Vilallonga  1 , José Manuel Fort, Alejandro Mazarro, Oscar Gonzalez, Enric Caubet, Giancarlo Romero, Manel Armengol
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Postthyroidectomy Horner's Syndrome

Ramon Vilallonga et al. Case Rep Med. 2012.

Abstract

Horner's syndrome (HSd) results from an injury along the cervical sympathetic chain, producing ipsilateral miosis, ptosis, enophthalmos, and facial anhydrosis. Although more commonly associated to malignant tumors affecting the preganglionar segment of the sympathetic chain (especially in the lung apex), HSd has been described as a rare complication of thyroid surgery. We herein report a case of HSd after completing total thyroidectomy.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Hypoechogenic and avascular mass compatible with thyroidal remains.
Figure 2
Figure 2
CT scan showing the mass pushing the trachea and occluding its lumen.
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