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Post-ganglionic Horner’s Syndrome (#3), Histology of Giant Cell Arteritis

Post-ganglionic Horner’s Syndrome (#3), Histology of Giant Cell Arteritis
Low-power photomicrograph of a temporal artery biopsy specimen reveals an inflammatory infiltrate and near-total occlusion of the vessel. Temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis) can damage the sympathetic innervation of the eye and thus produce Horner’s syndrome.
Pollock, Stephen C. , M.D., ¦1, Mebane NC, USA
M31.5
Neuro-Ophthalmology -> Pupillary Abnormalities -> Neurogenic Disorders -> Horner's Syndrome -> Post-ganglionic -> Case
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