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
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.