Adie syndrome

The Adie 's syndrome tonic pupil consists of (delayed pupillary reaction ), Akkommodotonie (delayed accommodation) and the widespread lack of reflexes ( areflexia ), va in the region of the legs. Typically in this case the absence of the triceps surae muscle - reflex is ( Achilles tendon reflex). It is named after the neurologist William John Adie.

The cause of the syndrome is unclear, it may is it a disorder of the underlying ciliary ganglion. There are also (possibly inflammatory ) changes in the diencephalon and / or the midbrain discussed. The onset of the disease lies in the youth and middle-aged adults. The eye symptoms usually occur only on one side, and later on both sides.

The combination of the Adie syndrome and hypo-or anhidrosis is called Ross 's syndrome.