Delayed Post-Traumatic Anisocoria
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Case Report

Delayed Post-Traumatic Anisocoria

Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2015;43(3):209-211 DOI: 10.5152/TJAR.2015.79847
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Abstract

Post-traumatic carotid artery dissection is one of the major causes of ischemic stroke in young patients; its diagnosis remains a challenge for clinicians because of its variable clinical presentation. An otherwise healthy 37-year-old man was referred to the intensive care unit of our faculty for the management of multiple trauma because of a car accident. At 11 days from admission, his doctor noticed the advent of anisocoria. A prompt treatment was instituted with anti-platelet and-coagulant agents. The patient had a complete resolution of symptoms. The prognosis was good, and the patient achieved a complete clinical recovery. He was discharged without any sequelae.

Keywords: Anisocoria, internal carotid artery, dissection