Abstract:Context: Central venous catheterization of the internal jugular vein is a common procedure that can be complicated with Horner`s Syndrome, caused by a direct lesion of cervical sympathetic pathways, pneumothorax compression, or carotid dissection. This entity should be considered when assessing new anisocoria in intensive care scenarios. Case Report: We report the case of a 64-year-old woman, who presented anisocoria during an intensive care unit hospitalization. She had been admitted with severe COVID-19 and … Show more
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