Discover the intriguing connection between the rare Iris Heterochromia and Acquired Horner Syndrome in children following the delicate neurosurgical removal of Parapharyngeal Neuroblastoma.
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Iris Heterochromia in Acquired Horner Syndrome Following Surgical Excision of Parapharyngeal Neuroblastoma.
Eppley et al., Child Neurol Open 2023
DOI: 10.1177/2329048X231219205
What’s New: This report highlights a rare case of iris heterochromia developing in an infant as a result of acquired Horner syndrome after neuroblastoma surgery, which is unusual since heterochromia is typically linked to congenital Horner syndrome.
Importance: The case is significant because it demonstrates that even an acquired disruption to the oculosympathetic pathway, if it occurs early enough in life, can affect iris pigmentation and lead to heterochromia.
Contribution to Literature: This finding contributes to the understanding of iris pigmentation development and the potential for late-onset heterochromia following early-life oculosympathetic pathway disruption, expanding the clinical spectrum of Horner syndrome sequelae.