Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horner's syndrome after jaw fracture and jaw joint dislocation
By Baines, S J & Langley-Hobbs, S·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2001·Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Horner's syndrome associated with a mandibular symphyseal fracture and bilateral temporomandibular luxation.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old cat developed Horner's syndrome, which caused drooping of the eyelid and a sunken eye, after suffering a jaw injury that led to a dislocated jaw joint. The symptoms were linked to trauma around the eye area. Fortunately, the eye problems improved on their own within eight days without any specific treatment.
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Abstract
Interruption of the postganglionic neuron in the sympathetic pathway to the eye is reported to be a common cause of Horner's syndrome in the cat, although there are few clinical reports identifying the site and nature of the lesion responsible. A case of Horner's syndrome resulting from trauma to the periorbital structures following reduction of temporomandibular joint luxation is presented. In this case, the ophthalmic abnormalities resolved spontaneously over eight days.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11791777/