A small left pupil and a headache

Yeap, P., Tziotzios, C., McMillan, N. and Walters, M. (2011) A small left pupil and a headache. Clinical Medicine, 11(4), pp. 402-404.

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Abstract

Carotid artery dissection is an important cause of stroke in young adults. When focal neurological deficit or classic traumatic history is absent, the diagnosis can be challenging. This lesson reports an interesting case of a patient in whom pupillary dysfunction was the presenting sign of acute dissection of carotid artery.

Item Type:Articles (Editorial)
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Yeap, Miss Phey and Walters, Professor Matthew
Authors: Yeap, P., Tziotzios, C., McMillan, N., and Walters, M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Clinical Medicine
ISSN:1470-2118

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