Idiopathic Harlequin syndrome – case report
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A pediatric case of idiopathic Harlequin syndrome
Harlequin syndrome, which is a rare disorder caused by dysfunction of the autonomic system, manifests as asymmetric facial flushing and sweating in response to heat, exercise, or emotional factors. The syndrome may be primary (idiopathic) with a benign course, or can occur secondary to structural abnormalities or iatrogenic factors. The precise mechanism underlying idiopathic harlequin syndrome...
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عنوان ژورنال: Dermatology Review
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0033-2526
DOI: 10.5114/dr.2015.53424