Horner's syndrome is produced due to the pressure on____________?
Correct answer: A. Stellate ganglion
- A. Stellate ganglion
- B. Spinal cord
- C. Parasympathertic ganglion
- D. Celiac ganglion
Explanation
Horner syndrome follows interruption of the cervical sympathetic pathway, commonly involving the stellate ganglion or lower cervical sympathetic chain. It produces ptosis, miosis and facial anhidrosis, not effects of parasympathetic or celiac ganglia.
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