/Holmes-Adie syndrome

Holmes-Adie syndrome

Rare Disease

MONDO:0018690

Also Known As

Adie SyndromeAdie pupilAdie syndromeAdie's pupilAdie's pupil or syndromeAdie's pupil syndromeAdie's syndromeHolmes-Adie syndrometonic pupiltonic pupil-tendon areflexia syndromepoorly Reacting pupilstonic, sluggishly reacting pupil and hypoactive or absent tendon reflexes

Definition

A rare syndrome characterized by an abnormally dilated pupil, hypoflexia, and diaphoresis. The syndrome is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The abnormally dilated pupil is caused by damage to postganglionic parasympathetic fibers innervating the eye.