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    The document discusses the sympathetic trunk and its relation to the head and eye. It notes that preganglionic fibers supplying the head originate in the thoracic region and connect to the superior cervical ganglion. It also explains that Mr. Anderson's tumor in the thorax impacted sympathetic innervation unilaterally, causing Horner's syndrome on one side of the head characterized by a constricted pupil, eyelid droop, and loss of sweating.

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    The document discusses the sympathetic trunk and its relation to the head and eye. It notes that preganglionic fibers supplying the head originate in the thoracic region and connect to the superior cervical ganglion. It also explains that Mr. Anderson's tumor in the thorax impacted sympathetic innervation unilaterally, causing Horner's syndrome on one side of the head characterized by a constricted pupil, eyelid droop, and loss of sweating.

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    SYMPATHETIC TRUNK

    Brian Frodey
    Anatomy PBL Case 1
    Mr. Anderson

    SYMPATHETIC TRUNK AND


    RELATION TO HEAD AND EYE
    Preganglionic
    fibers
    supplying the
    head all
    originate in
    the thoracic
    region.
    Superior
    Cervical
    ganglion

    HOW MR. ANDERSONS TUMOR IMPACTED


    SYMPATHETIC INNERVATION TO THE
    HEAD/EYE
    Sympathetic
    Trunk lies
    posteriorly in
    thorax
    Prevents
    innervation only
    on one side

    WHAT DESTRUCTION/COMPRESSION
    OF SYMPATHETIC TRUNK CAN
    CAUSE

    Horner syndrome constricted pupil, eyelid droop (superior


    tarsal muscle), and loss of sweating confined to one half of
    the head.
    Many causes: Lesion, trauma, brainstem stroke, carotid
    aneurysm, tumor, etc.

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