COLLET-SICARD SYNDROME AFTER CLOSED-HEAD INJURY

Authors
SHARMA BS MAHAJAN RK BHATIA S KHOSLA VK
Citation
Bs. Sharma et al., COLLET-SICARD SYNDROME AFTER CLOSED-HEAD INJURY, Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 96(2), 1994, pp. 197-198
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences,Surgery
Journal title
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
03038467
Volume
96
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
197 - 198
Database
ISI
SICI code
0303-8467(1994)96:2<197:CSACI>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A case is reported of basilar fracture of the occipital bone passing t hrough the left occipital condyle, ascending the clivus anteriorly, wi th marked medial displacement of the bony fragment. The injury produce d ipsilateral palsies of nerves IX through XII (Collet-Sicard syndrome ). A CT scan accurately delineated the extent of the fracture. Partial neurological recovery ensued following surgery.