Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with second order Horner's syndrome affecting the eye
By De Risio, Luisa & Fraser McConnell, James·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2009·Centre for Small Animal Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Second order Horner's syndrome in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3.5-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was brought in with a droopy eyelid and a sunken eye, signs of a condition called second order Horner's syndrome. This syndrome affects the nerves that control the eye and can have various causes. The veterinarian used MRI scans to investigate further and found some unusual results. While the report discusses the technical details, it highlights the importance of imaging in diagnosing this condition. The cat's specific treatment plan wasn't detailed, but understanding the underlying issue is crucial for managing symptoms.
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Abstract
This case report describes the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of a 3.5-year-old, male neutered, domestic shorthair cat with second order Horner's syndrome as the only clinical abnormality. The neuroanatomical pathway of the sympathetic innervation to the eye, differential diagnoses for Horner's syndrome in cats, and the interpretation of pharmacological testing are reviewed. The unusual MRI findings and the value of fat-suppressed MRI sequences are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19261500/