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Parwar, LB., Fawzi, AA., Arnold, CA., Schwartz, DS. (2001) 'Horner's syndrome and dissection of the internal carotid artery after chiropractic manipulation of the neck', Am J Ophthalmol.2001 Apr;131(4):523-4.

Am J Ophthalmol.2001 Apr;131(4):523-4.

Horner's syndrome and dissection of the internal carotid artery after chiropractic manipulation of the neck

B L Parwar, A A Fawzi, A C Arnold, S D Schwartz

Abstract:

Purpose: To report a case of Horner's syndrome and dissection of the internal carotid artery after chiropractic manipulation of the neck. Methods: Case report. A 44-year-old woman with no prior ocular or vascular history presented with severe right-sided head and neck pain, ptosis, and miosis following chiropractic treatment for a strained right shoulder muscle. Results: Magnetic resonance angiography of the neck and brain revealed a dissection of the right internal carotid artery as well as a suggestion of subtle dissection in the right vertebral artery. No significant brain abnormalities were noted on magnetic resonance imaging. Pharmacological testing was consistent with preganglionic oculosympathetic damage. Conclusion: Acute, painful Horner's syndrome as a manifestation of vascular dissection may be associated with chiropractic manipulation of the neck.

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