Harlequin syndrome is a rare neurological condition that results in unilateral facial flushing and sweating. Although the syndrome is generally a benign condition with complete resolution if appropriate treatment is initiated, unilateral facial flushing can be a sign of several serious conditions and should be thoroughly investigated. Sudden onset of facial flushing related to harlequin syndrom...

Exposure to contaminants other than petroleum hydrocarbons could confound interpretation of Exxon Valdez oil spill effects on biota at Prince William Sound, Alaska. Hence, we investigated polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in blood of sea otters and harlequin ducks sampled during 1998. PCB concentrations characterized by lower chlorinated congeners were highest in sea otters from the unoiled area...

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...

 Harlequin ichthyosis is a rare and the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. Although prenatal diagnosis is difficult for this disorder, recently, this obstacle has markedly improved with the use of DNA-based prenatal diagnosis. Here in, we presented a neonate with harlequin ichthyosis born by assisted reproductive technology (ART). In this case, the diagnosis of harlequin ichth...

harlequin ichthyosis is a rare and the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. although prenatal diagnosis is difficult for this disorder, recently, this obstacle has markedly improved with the use of dna-based prenatal diagnosis. here in, we presented a neonate with harlequin ichthyosis born by assisted reproductive technology (art). in this case, the diagnosis of harlequin ichthyosis was n...

Harlequin ichthyosis is a rare congenital autosomal recessive disorder that causes hyperkeratosis or plate-like keratosis. Hyperkeratosis affects both upper and lower eyelids defective eyelids. Lagophthalmos persistent dry eye will cause desiccation of the cornea, possibly leading to complications such as ectropion, cornea ulceration, corneal perforation, etc. requires regular ocular review pre...

CMAJ • NOVEMBER 23, 2010 • 182(17) © 2010 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors E801 Ahealthy girl was born at term after an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. When she was five days old, unilateral erythema with contralateral pallor developed that was strikingly demarcated at midline (Figure 1). This phenomenon occurred after the infant had been placed on her right side, with the er...

Penelitian berjudul ‘’Hubungan Kekerabatan Fenetik Lima Anggota Familia Araceae’’ telah dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei tahun 2022. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kekerabatan fenetik lima anggota familia Araceae. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan metode deskriptif. Sampel spesies Araceae antara lain yaitu Aglonema crispum, Caladium bicolor, harlequin, Monsfera abliqua, Dieffenb...

Anesthesiology, V 123 • No 5 1187 November 2015 T children who presented for surgery received thoracic epidural catheters for postoperative pain management. Postoperatively the patients were found to have unilateral facial flushing with a sharp demarcation along the midline. The rest of their physical examinations were normal. In both patients, the flushing resolved within hours of either decre...