Horner syndrome: clinical perspectives
Sivashakthi Kanagalingam,1–3 Neil R Miller1–31Department of Ophthalmology, 2Department of Neurology, 3Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USAAbstract: Horner syndrome consists of unilateral ptosis, an ipsilateral miotic but normally reactive pu...
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Sivashakthi Kanagalingam,1–3 Neil R Miller1–31Department of Ophthalmology, 2Department of Neurology, 3Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USAAbstract: Horner syndrome consists of unilateral ptosis, an ipsilateral miotic but normally reactive pupil, and in some cases, ipsilateral facial anhidrosis, all resulting from damage to the ipsilateral oculosympathetic pathway. Herein, we review the clinical signs and symptoms that can aid in the diagnosis and localization of a Horner syndrome as well as the causes of the condition. We emphasize that pharmacologic testing can confirm its presence and direct further testing and management.Keywords: Horner syndrome, oculosympathoparesis, anisocoria, ptosis, anhidrosis |
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