Harlequin syndrome
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Harlequin syndrome. This is an autonomic disorder. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is an autonomic disorder
- It is caused by dysfunction of the upper thoracic sympathetic chain
Clinical features
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Associated disorders
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Neurological causes
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Iatrogenic causes
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Neoplastic causes
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Vascular causes
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Other causes
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Investigations
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Treatments
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References
- Pradeep PV, Benede AK, Harshita SS, Jayashree B. Harlequin syndrome in a case of toxic goitre: a rare association. Case Rep Med 2011; 2011:293076.
- Algahtani H, Shirah B, Algahtani R, Alkahtani A. Idiopathic harlequin syndrome manifesting during exercise: a case report and review of the literature. Case Rep Med 2017; 2017:5342593.
- Naqvi SY, Zainal A, Flood SP, Kinniry P. Harlequin syndrome with contralateral anhidrosis after an upper chest gunshot wound. BMJ Case Rep 2016; 2016 pii: bcr2016216931.
- Mavroudis I, Balmus IM, Ciobica A, et al. Mini-review on the harlequin syndrome - a rare dysautonomic manifestation requiring attention. Medicina (Kaunas) 2022; 58:938.
- Vidal Esteban A, Natera-de Benito D, Martínez Sánchez D, et al. Congenital Harlequin syndrome as an isolated phenomenon: A case report and review of the literature. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2016; 20:426-430.
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