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Child Neurology: An infant with episodic facial flushing: A rare case and review of congenital harlequin syndrome.

Authors :
Kang JH
Shahzad Zafar M
Werner KE
Source :
Neurology [Neurology] 2018 Aug 07; Vol. 91 (6), pp. 278-281.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Congenital harlequin syndrome is rare dysautonomia of the face most often reported in adults and rarely in infants and children. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and a seemingly benign condition. We report a case of a 6-month-old girl with episodic unilateral and bilateral facial flushing provoked upon awakening and resolved with sleeping with associated autonomic features consistent with harlequin syndrome. This is followed by a review of cases identified regarding this condition in infants and children.<br /> (© 2018 American Academy of Neurology.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1526-632X
Volume :
91
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30082439
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000005949