| Diagnosing Horner's syndrome. | |
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PMID: 929803 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The diagnosis of Horner's syndrome is divided into two stages: (1) the recognition of the sympathetic deficit, and (2) the localization of the lesion. The second step is of vital importance in the management of the patient with Horner's syndrome. If the lesion is preganglionic, the risk of malignancy is high; the patient should have cervical spine and chest roentgenograms (PA, lateral and apical lordotic) and perhaps a referral to a surgeon. If the lesion is postganglionic, it is most likely a benign vascular headache syndrome and the patient should go to a neurologist. |
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Authors:
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H S Thompson |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Transactions. Section on Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Volume: 83 ISSN: 0161-6978 ISO Abbreviation: Trans Sect Ophthalmol Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol Publication Date: 1977 Sep-Oct |
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Created Date: 1978-01-27 Completed Date: 1978-01-27 Revised Date: 2008-02-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101227536 Medline TA: Trans Sect Ophthalmol Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 840-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Autonomic Fibers, Postganglionic Autonomic Fibers, Preganglionic Central Nervous System Diseases / complications Cocaine / diagnostic use Horner Syndrome / diagnosis* Humans Methods Pupil / drug effects Sympathetic Nervous System Visual Pathways p-Hydroxyamphetamine / diagnostic use |
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103-86-6/p-Hydroxyamphetamine; 50-36-2/Cocaine |
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