Horner Syndrome in Children: A Clinical Condition with Serious Underlying Disease
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Horner Syndrome in Children: A Clinical Condition with Serious Underlying Disease.
Aim Horner syndrome corresponds to the clinical triad of miosis, ptosis, and facial anhidrosis. These symptoms are related to injury of the oculosympathetic chain. In children, Horner syndrome is classified as congenital or acquired. While the diagnosis is made through clinical examination, there is some debate regarding the use of imaging modalities and the extent of anatomical coverage requir...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neuropediatrics
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0174-304X,1439-1899
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584085