Abstract
Horner syndrome in infants less than 1 year of age is most commonly caused by birth trauma. Yet, Horner syndrome may be secondary to less common etiologies such as primary cervical neuroblastoma. Here, we describe a neonate presenting in the first month of life with Horner syndrome, elevated catecholamines, and a 2.5 cm congenital cervical neck mass in the setting of multiple congenital anomalies. This case highlights the importance of working up Horner Syndrome in children with a thorough physical exam for neck masses, ophthalmologic evaluation, urinary catecholamine screening, and MRI imaging to provide earlier diagnosis of congenital cervical neuroblastoma.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-81 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Horner syndrome
- Neck mass
- Neuroblastoma
- Pediatrics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngology