Horner's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
how would you distinguish between the causes of horners syndrome ?
A
loss of sweating in face, arm and trunk = central
loss of sweating in face = pre ganglionic
no loss of sweating = post ganglionic
2
Q
causes of horners syndrome with loss of sweat in arms, face and trunk ?
A
central lesion =
- tumour
- stroke
- syringomyelia
- multiple sclerosis
- encephalitis
3
Q
causes of horners syndrome with loss of sweating only in the face ?
A
pre ganglionic lesion =
- pan coast tumour
- thyroidectomy
- trauma
- cervical rib
4
Q
causes of horners syndrome with no loss of sweat ?
A
post ganglionic lesion =
- carotid dissection
- carotid aneurysm
- cavernous sinus thrombosis
- cluster headache
