Horner's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is Horner’s syndrome?
A
Interruptions of sympathetic nerve supply to the eye
2
Q
What is Horner’s syndrome associated with?
A
- Pancoast tumour- Lung cancer, smoking
- Carotid artery dissection
3
Q
How does Horner’s syndrome present?
A
- Miosis
- Ptosis
- Anhidrosis
- Enophthalmos
4
Q
What is Miosis?
A
Small pupil
5
Q
What is ptosis?
A
Drooping eyelid
6
Q
What is Anhidrosis?
A
Loss of sweating on one side
7
Q
What is Enophthalmos?
A
Sunken eye
