Horner's syndrome (disruption of facial nerve function)

Description A rare syndrome tha...

Description

A rare syndrome that involves injury to the sympathetic nerves that control the face. It usually is caused by another disorder such as an injury, cancer or a stroke. Sometimes no cause for the symptoms is found. Usually only one side of the face is affected. Patients with this syndrome experience eyelid drooping, a smaller pupil and decreased sweating on the affected side of the face.

Symptoms

Usually only one side of the face is affected. The symptoms include eyelid drooping, a smaller pupil, and decreased or no sweating on the affected side of the face.

Tests

Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment

Workup:
A history and physical exam will be done. Blood tests and imaging tests are performed to determine the cause of the syndrome.

Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), CT angiogram of the neck, CT Scan, MR angiogram, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Pediatric Neurology

Treatment

The cause of the syndrome will be treated.