Korean J Spine.  2012 Jun;9(2):108-110. 10.14245/kjs.2012.9.2.108.

Horner Syndrome associated with a Herniated Cervical Disc: A Case Report

• Ma H
• Kim I

• KMID: 2288462
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2012.9.2.108

Abstract

Horner syndrome (HS) occurs when there is interruption of the oculosympathetic pathway. The causes of HS are various, but HS originated from herniated cervical disc is very few. HS attributable to the lesion of the first-order neuron of cervical spinal cord is extremely rare. A 41-year old male was admitted for sudden onset of left ptosis and right side numbness. Neurological examination revealed ptosis, miosis and facial anhidrosis on the left side. MRI and CT scans demonstrated large left paramedian disc herniation with cord compression at the C4-5 level. The herniated disc was removed through anterior approach and his symptoms were improved after the operation.

Keyword

Horner Syndrome; Spinal Cord; Intervertebral Disc

MeSH Terms

Horner Syndrome
Humans
Hypesthesia
Hypohidrosis
Intervertebral Disc
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Male
Miosis
Neurologic Examination
Neurons
Spinal Cord