Harlequin syndrome in childhood: case report Síndrome de Arlequim na infância: relato de caso

Harlequin syndrome happens in only one side of the face. In the affected half, the face does not sweat or flush even with simulation. Arms and trunk could also be affected. This condition is induced by heat, exercise and emotional factors. The article reports a case of a nine-year-old female with a...

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Main Authors: Juliano de Avelar Breunig, Mariana Hartmann, Cristiano Firpo Freire, Hiram Larangeira de Almeida Jr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2012-12-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962012000600015
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Summary:Harlequin syndrome happens in only one side of the face. In the affected half, the face does not sweat or flush even with simulation. Arms and trunk could also be affected. This condition is induced by heat, exercise and emotional factors. The article reports a case of a nine-year-old female with a 3-year history of unilateral flushing and sweating after exercise; a brief literature review is included. Despite the rarity of this syndrome, dermatologists should recognize this condition and refer these patients to ophthalmological and neurological examination.<br>A Síndrome de Arlequim ocorre em apenas um lado da face. No metade afetada, a face não produz suor ou flushing, mesmo estimulada. Braços e tórax raramente podem ser afetados. Esta condição é geralmente induzida por calor, exercícios e fatores emocionais. O artigo relata um caso de uma menina de 9 anos de idade com uma história de 3 anos de flushing e sudorese unilaterais no rosto após exercícios e inclui uma revisão da literatura. Apesar da raridade desta síndrome, dermatologistas devem reconhecer esta condição e encaminhar estes pacientes a um exame oftalmológico e neurológico.
ISSN:0365-0596
1806-4841