Collet-Sicard syndrome after closed head injury

B S Sharma; R K Mahajan; S Bhatia; V K Khosla

doi:10.1016/0303-8467(94)90063-9

Collet-Sicard syndrome after closed head injury

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 1994 May;96(2):197-8. doi: 10.1016/0303-8467(94)90063-9.

Authors

B S Sharma¹, R K Mahajan, S Bhatia, V K Khosla

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

PMID: 7924092
DOI: 10.1016/0303-8467(94)90063-9

Abstract

A case is reported of basilar fracture of the occipital bone passing through the left occipital condyle, ascending the clivus anteriorly, with marked medial displacement of the bony fragment. The injury produced 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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Cranial Nerve Diseases / etiology*
Cranial Nerve Diseases / surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Head Injuries, Closed / complications*
Head Injuries, Closed / surgery
Humans
Male
Neurologic Examination
Occipital Bone / injuries*
Occipital Bone / surgery
Paralysis / etiology*
Paralysis / surgery
Postoperative Complications / etiology
Skull Fractures / complications*
Skull Fractures / surgery
Syndrome
Tomography, X-Ray Computed