Horner's Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Pathophysiology and Clinical Features

West Indian Med J. 2014 Jun;63(3):278-80. doi: 10.7727/wimj.2014.004. Epub 2014 Jul 17.

Abstract

Tumours of the superior sulcus of the lung, commonly referred to as Pancoast tumours, present with characteristic clinical symptoms and signs. An interesting case of a patient who presented with such a tumour is presented. The pathophysiology, clinical features and approach to management are reviewed.

Los tumores del sulcus pulmonar superior, comúnmente conocidos como tumores de Pancoast, presentan signos y síntomas clínicos característicos. Se presenta el interesante caso de un paciente que acudió con un tumor de este tipo. Se pasa revista a la patofisiología, las características clínicas, y el enfoque del tratamiento.