The Development of Horner Syndrome following a Stabbing
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The features of Horner Syndrome are miosis, ptosis, enophthalmos, and anhidrosis on the same side as the etiologic pathology. Its causes include tumours, aneurysms, neck and chest surgery, and neck and chest trauma. This paper presents a case of Horner Syndrome due to a haemopneumothorax following penetrating chest trauma.
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دوره 2014 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014