Horners Syndrome
Description
A rare syndrome that involves injury to the sympathetic nerves that control the face. It is caused by another disorder such as an injury, cancer or a stroke. Sometimes no cause for the symptoms are found. Usually only one side of the face is affected. Patients with this syndrome experience eyelid drooping, a smaller pupil and decreased sweating on the affected side of the face.
Symptoms
Usually only one side of the face is affected. The symptoms include eyelid drooping, a smaller pupil, and decreased or no sweating on the affected side of the face.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be done. Blood tests and imaging tests are performed to determine the cause of the syndrome.
Standard Workup
- CBC
- CT angiogram of the neck
- CT Scan
- MR angiogram
- MRI
Treatment
The cause of the syndrome will be treated.
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