1. Harlequin syndrome: two new cases and a management proposal.
- Author
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Willaert WI, Scheltinga MR, Steenhuisen SF, and Hiel JA
- Subjects
- Adult, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases physiopathology, Blushing, Female, Humans, Ichthyosis, Lamellar physiopathology, Male, Middle Aged, Physical Exertion, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Sweating, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases etiology, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases therapy, Ichthyosis, Lamellar complications, Ichthyosis, Lamellar therapy
- Abstract
The Harlequin syndrome is a rare autonomic disorder, characterized by unilateral diminished sweating and flushing of the face in response to heat or exercise. We present two new cases and evaluate the data of 83 patients described in the literature. We provide diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.
- Published
- 2009