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Horner's syndrome is a clinical [[syndrome]] caused by damage to the [[sympathetic nervous system]]. | Horner's syndrome is a clinical [[syndrome]] caused by damage to the [[sympathetic nervous system]]. | ||
==Historical Perspective== | |||
It is [[eponym|named after]] [[Johann Friedrich Horner]], the Swiss [[ophthalmology|ophthalmologist]] who first described the syndrome in 1869.<ref>Horner JF. ''Über eine Form von Ptosis.'' Klin Monatsbl Augenheilk 1869;7:193-8.</ref><ref>{{WhoNamedIt|synd|1056}}</ref> Several others had previously described cases, but "Horner's syndrome" is most prevalent. In France, [[Claude Bernard]] is also eponymised with the condition being called "syndrome Bernard-Horner". | |||
==Differentiating Horner's syndrome from other Diseases== | |||
It is important to distinguish the [[ptosis (eyelid)|ptosis]] caused by Horner's syndrome from the ptosis caused by a lesion to the [[oculomotor nerve]]. In the former, the ptosis occurs with a constricted pupil (due to a loss of sympathetics to the eye), whereas in the latter, the ptosis occurs with a dilated pupil (due to a loss of innervation to the [[sphincter pupillae]]). In an actual clinical setting, however, these two different ptoses are fairly easy to distinguish. In addition to the blown pupil in a CN III ([[oculomotor nerve]]) lesion, this ptosis is much more severe, occasionally occluding the whole eye. The ptosis of Horner's syndrome can be quite mild or barely noticeable. | |||
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | |||
There are no direct complications of Horner's syndrome itself. However, there may be complications from the disease that caused Horner's syndrome or from its treatment. The outcome depends on whether treatment of the cause is successful. | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
===Physical Examination=== | |||
An eye examination may show changes in how the pupil opens or closes and eyelid drooping. A complete medical and nervous system (neurological) examination can show whether any other parts of the body are affected. | |||
==Treatment== | |||
===Medical Therapy=== | |||
Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. There is no treatment for Horner's syndrome itself. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Horner's syndrome is a clinical syndrome caused by damage to the sympathetic nervous system.
Historical Perspective
It is named after Johann Friedrich Horner, the Swiss ophthalmologist who first described the syndrome in 1869.[1][2] Several others had previously described cases, but "Horner's syndrome" is most prevalent. In France, Claude Bernard is also eponymised with the condition being called "syndrome Bernard-Horner".
Differentiating Horner's syndrome from other Diseases
It is important to distinguish the ptosis caused by Horner's syndrome from the ptosis caused by a lesion to the oculomotor nerve. In the former, the ptosis occurs with a constricted pupil (due to a loss of sympathetics to the eye), whereas in the latter, the ptosis occurs with a dilated pupil (due to a loss of innervation to the sphincter pupillae). In an actual clinical setting, however, these two different ptoses are fairly easy to distinguish. In addition to the blown pupil in a CN III (oculomotor nerve) lesion, this ptosis is much more severe, occasionally occluding the whole eye. The ptosis of Horner's syndrome can be quite mild or barely noticeable.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
There are no direct complications of Horner's syndrome itself. However, there may be complications from the disease that caused Horner's syndrome or from its treatment. The outcome depends on whether treatment of the cause is successful.
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
An eye examination may show changes in how the pupil opens or closes and eyelid drooping. A complete medical and nervous system (neurological) examination can show whether any other parts of the body are affected.
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. There is no treatment for Horner's syndrome itself.
References
- ↑ Horner JF. Über eine Form von Ptosis. Klin Monatsbl Augenheilk 1869;7:193-8.
- ↑ Template:WhoNamedIt