Horner’s Syndrome and Sixth Nerve Paresis Secondary to a Petrous Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm

Abstract

We describe a report of a child with a horner’s syndrome and sixth nerve paresis secondary to a petrous internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm. Management of this condition involved coiling of the aneurysm and the use of botulinum toxin to manage his strabismus and associated symptoms.

KEYWORDS::

• Petrous Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) aneurysm
• Horner’s syndrome
• Sixth nerve paresis

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.