Purpose: To present a work related penetrating neck injury that was refered to our department for Horner`s Syndrome (HS).
Case Presentation: A 48-year-old male was referred to Ophthalmology department due to blurred vision in his left eye. In his medical history, he had a work related penetrating neck injury by a four cm metal of diamond cutting piece one year ago. On physical and ophthalmologic examination, ptosis and miosis were detected on his left eye.
Conclusion: Artery injuries should be kept in mind, if HS accompany a neck injury. To best of our knowledge our case report is the first occupational HS with a projectile object.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Surgery, Ophthalmology |
Journal Section | Case Report |
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Publication Date | April 23, 2019 |
Acceptance Date | March 27, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 1 Issue: 1 |
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