Reverse Horner’s syndrome
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Reverse Horner’s syndrome. This results from cervical sympathetic (Stellar) plexus dysfunction. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathogenesis
- This results from cervical sympathetic (Stellar) plexus dysfunction
- Its features are opposite of Horner's syndrome
- It may eventually result in Horner’s syndrome
Iatrogenic causes
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Other causes
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Clinical features
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Treatment
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Synonym
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References
- Avellanal M, Fernandez-Quero L, Barrios JM, Sanchez P, Navia J. Pourfour du petit syndrome: a case following a traffic accident with severe cranioencephalic trauma. Intensive Care Med 1996; 22:1090-1092.
- Kara M, Dikmen E, Akarsu C, Birol A. Unilateral hyperhidrosis in Pourfour du Petit syndrome. Eur J Cardiothorac 2004; 26:456-458.
- Mattes D, Mayer M, Feichtinger M, Lindner S. Neurological picture: A case of Pourfour du Petit syndrome following tumour surgery of the mandible. JNNP 2009; 80:69.
