ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Key words Pourfour du Petit syndrome
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Sympathetic chain
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Mydriasis
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Head injury
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Fracture of the clavicle
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Poufour du Petit syndrome is an extraordinarily unusual clinical condition produced by hyperactivity of the sympathetic cervical chain as a consequence of irritation of these nerves. It causes an ipsilateral mydriasis, which, in patients suffering a head injury as in the case reported here, can confuse the diagnosis and disconcert physicians.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01699233
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