Horner Syndrome After Epidural Catheter Placement in a 4-Month-Old Child

Horner syndrome is classically described as a triad of symptoms including ptosis, miosis, and anhydrosis that is caused by disruption anywhere along the three-neuron oculosympathetic chain. In pediatric patients, the etiology of Horner syndrome can be classified as congenital or acquired. Congenital causes include birth trauma (most common) and vascular malformations. Acquired cases include surgical causes (thoracotomy tube placement, central venous catheter insertion, neck surgery, epidural block, radiofrequency tonsil ablation, and cardiothoracic surgery), trauma, infections, and, the most

Source: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - January 31, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Andrea Avila, MD Source Type: research