A Case of Horner's Syndrome with Temporary Compressive Optic Neuropathy after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
- Author:
Jeong Seob CHOI
1
;
Tae Hyun KIM
;
Ho Young PARK
;
Sang Chul LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Namkwang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seonam University, Kwangju, Korea. nkent@nownuri.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Horner's syndrome;
Retrobulbar hematoma;
Endoscopic sinus surgery
- MeSH:
Blindness;
Ecchymosis;
Exophthalmos;
Eyelids;
Hematoma;
Horner Syndrome*;
Mydriasis;
Ophthalmoplegia;
Optic Nerve Diseases*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1998;41(7):944-948
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Retrobulbar hematoma is one of the major complications following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Symptoms and physical findings include temporary blindness, ophthalmoplegia, mydriasis, ptosis, proptosis and eyelid ecchymosis. Recently, we experienced a rare case of the left Horner's syndrome with compressive optic neuropathy resulting from bilateral delayed retrobulbar hematoma after ESS. There is no literature about the Horner's syndrome as a complication of ESS at present. We hereby present this case with an emphasis on the importance of prevention, identification and management of retrobulbar hematoma.
