Horner syndrome

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Background

  • Involves lesion anywhere along the sympathetic tract:
    • Central (Hypothalamus, brainstem, spinal cord)
    • Preganglionic (Pulmonary apex)
    • Postganglionic (Superior cervical ganglion, ICA, skull base, cavernous sinus)

Etiology

  • Adults
    • CVA
    • tumor
    • ICA dissection
    • zoster
    • trauma
  • Peds
    • Neuroblastoma
    • lymphoma
    • mets

Clinical Features

  • Ipsilateral ptosis, miosis, anhydrosis
  • Neck pain suggest carotid dissection

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Management

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