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Revista mexicana de oftalmología
On-line version ISSN 2604-1227Print version ISSN 0187-4519
Abstract
MARTINEZ-MAYORQUIN, Verónica C. et al. Horner syndrome as a reason for consultation in a patient with breast tumor; case report. Rev. mex. oftalmol [online]. 2019, vol.93, n.5, pp.258-261. Epub Aug 06, 2021. ISSN 2604-1227. https://doi.org/10.24875/rmo.m18000026.
Horner’s syndrome consists of an injury to the sympathetic pupillary pathway.
Described with the triad:
ptosis, miosis and anhidrosis. Recognizing the signs of this syndrome, their levels of injury and causes are of paramount importance to the clinician.
Case:
A 38-year-old female patient presented with ptosis of the upper eyelid, right eye, 2 months of evolution, growth of axillary ganglion 4 years ago, also cough of 6 month duration; 6 kg weight loss in 3 months.
Exploration:
mild ptosis, greater anisocoria in the dark, right miosis.
Sistemic exploration:
right breast tumor of 6cm, adhered to deep planes. The patient was referred to an oncological center. This case is important because there is a wide spread of prevention programs, however, there are still people who continue to hide their diseases, we must not forget that the eyeball is a key point to detect systemic diseases.
Keywords : Horner Syndrome; Miosis; Ptosis; Breast.
