Horner's syndrome after placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter.
We describe a delayed case of Horner's syndrome after the use of a peripherally inserted central line. Central vein thrombosis, a well-recognized complication of central venous access, led to temporary injury to the sympathetic tract in the neck. Presentation of Horner's syndrome with central venous access in place should be further investigated to rule out central vein thrombosis.
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David John Raymond
DJ
Department of Surgery, University of NSW, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Crowe
Phillip John
PJ
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017984:Enoxaparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D017984:Enoxaparin