Idiopathic Harlequin syndrome.
https://doi.org/10.30629/2658-7947-2023-28-5-67-70
Abstract
Harlequin syndrome (HA) is a rare pathology. It is manifested by isolated unilateral facial flushing (less often the face and limb), sometimes with concomitant hyperhidrosis and Horner’s syndrome. In most cases, this is an idiopathic condition with a benign course. However, HA can be a manifestation of serious diseases, as well as a complication of surgical interventions at the cervical and upper thoracic levels. We present clinical case of a female patient with Harlequin syndrome as well as a short review of scientific literature.
About the Authors
V. B. Voitenkov
Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases; Academy of Postgraduate Education of Federal Scientific Research Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Voitenkov Vladislav B.,
Saint Petersburg;
Moscow.
V. N. Komantsev
Saint Petersburg Postgraduate Institute of Medical experts Labor and Social Protection
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg.
E. V. Ekusheva
Academy of Postgraduate Education of Federal Scientific Research Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency; Belgorod State National Research University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow;
Belgorod.
V. Yu. Romanenko
State Healthcare Institution Saratov City Clinical Hospital No. 9
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saratov.
M. A. Irikova
Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg.
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Voitenkov V.B., Komantsev V.N., Ekusheva E.V., Romanenko V.Yu., Irikova M.A. Idiopathic Harlequin syndrome. Russian neurological journal. 2023;28(5):67-70. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30629/2658-7947-2023-28-5-67-70
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