Horner's syndrome Flashcards
What is miosis?
Small pupil
What does ptosis refer to?
Drooping of the upper eyelid
What does enophthalmos mean?
Sunken eye
What is anhidrosis?
Loss of sweating on one side
What condition is characterized by heterochromia?
Congenital Horner’s syndrome
What is the role of pharmacologic tests in diagnosing Horner’s syndrome?
Confirm the diagnosis and localize the lesion
What effect do apraclonidine drops have in Horner’s syndrome?
Causes pupillary dilation due to denervation supersensitivity
What are some central lesions associated with Horner’s syndrome?
- Anhidrosis of the face, arm and trunk
- Stroke
- Syringomyelia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Tumour
- Encephalitis
What are some pre-ganglionic lesions associated with Horner’s syndrome?
- Anhidrosis of the face
- Pancoast’s tumour
- Thyroidectomy
- Trauma
- Cervical rib
What are some post-ganglionic lesions associated with Horner’s syndrome?
- No anhidrosis
- Carotid artery dissection
- Carotid aneurysm
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis
- Cluster headache
True or False: Anhidrosis is present in post-ganglionic lesions of Horner’s syndrome.
False
Fill in the blank: _______ is characterized by a difference in iris colour.
[Heterochromia]
