Affiliation:
1. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland , Australia
Abstract
AbstractHarlequin syndrome is an exceedingly rare condition, characterized by unilateral facial flushing and hyperhidrosis. Postulated to be dysregulated sympathetic nervous system stimulation of the dermal vasculature and blood vessels of the face. There is no clear unifying pathological cause. Due to its heterogeneity and rarity, very little is known about the treatment of it. Hereafter, we describe our experience in successfully curing right-sided Harlequin syndrome through video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine,General Medicine,Surgery