Harlequin syndrome: two new cases and a management proposal

W I M Willaert; M R M Scheltinga; S F Steenhuisen; J A P Hiel

Harlequin syndrome: two new cases and a management proposal

Acta Neurol Belg. 2009 Sep;109(3):214-20.

Authors

W I M Willaert¹, M R M Scheltinga, S F Steenhuisen, J A P Hiel

Affiliation

¹ Department of Vascular Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.

PMID: 19902816

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.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / therapy*
Blushing
Female
Humans
Ichthyosis, Lamellar / complications*
Ichthyosis, Lamellar / physiopathology
Ichthyosis, Lamellar / therapy*
Male
Middle Aged
Physical Exertion
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Sweating