Vernet Syndrome

• Vernet Syndrome is a jugular foramen syndrome with deficits affecting cranial nerves 9, 10, and 11.¹
  • Jugular foramen syndromes are caused by compression or narrowing of the jugular foramen, such as by neoplasms (commonly glomus jugulare tumours).
• Compare with other jugular foramen syndromes:
  1. Vernet Syndrome: 9, 10, 11
  2. Collet-Sicard Syndrome: 9, 10, 11, 12
  3. Villaret Syndrome: 9, 10, 11, 12, sympathetic chain (Horner’s syndrome).

Jugular Foramen Syndromes