Horner's syndrome historical perspective
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Overview
Overview
It is named after Johann Friedrich Horner, the Swiss ophthalmologist who first described the syndrome in 1869.[1][2] Several others had previously described cases, but “Horner’s syndrome” is most prevalent. In France, Claude Bernard is also eponymised with the condition being called “syndrome Bernard-Horner”.
References
References
- ↑ Horner JF. Über eine Form von Ptosis. Klin Monatsbl Augenheilk 1869;7:193-8.
- ↑ Template:WhoNamedIt
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