Management Team

Horner’s syndrome

Overview

Horner’s syndrome is a rare type of oculosympathetic nerve palsy wherein the sympathetic nerves that control the eyes and face are damaged.

Lesion of the primary neuron
Lesion of the postganglionic neuron
Trauma to the brachial plexus
Brainstem tumour, stroke, syrinx of the preganglionic neuron
Carotid artery ischemia
Tumours (e.g. Pancoast) or infection of the lung apex
Dissecting carotid aneurysm
Internal jugular vein catheterization
Middle cranial fossa neoplasm
Migraine

Trauma to the neck or head, or damage to the nerves or carotid artery during birth or surgery
Benign or malignant tumours in the lungs, thyroid, hypothalamus, or cervical nerves 
Middle ear infections or other infections 
Stroke, aneurysm, embolism, or carotid artery dissection
Migraines or cluster headaches
Family history
Multiple sclerosis or other diseases that affect the protective covering of neurons

Small sized pupil
Eye retraction
Drooping of eye lid or elevation of lower eyelid
Decreased sweating over side of face affected
Pallor of side of face affected

Neurologist

Treatment of underlying condition
No specific cure