Hemifacial Erythema in Right Unilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy
We present a case of transient right hemifacial rash after right unilateral electroconvulsive therapy. This phenomenon may have similarities with the cranial dysautonomia, Harlequin syndrome. (Source: The Journal of ECT)
Source: The Journal of ECT - August 25, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Images in Clinical ECT Source Type: research
Harlequin Syndrome Following Implantation of Intrathecal Pumps: A Case Series
ConclusionHS is a condition associated with one‐sided sympathetic denervation of the face that can occur after intrathecal pump implantation. An understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition and reassurance are vital factors for successful management of this condition. (Source: Neuromodulation)
Source: Neuromodulation - August 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Nantthasorn Zinboonyahgoon, Suresh Srinivasan, Sanjeet Narang Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Harlequin syndrome: a mask of rare dysautonomic syndromes.
We report a rare case of a 13-year-old boy who presented with complaints of flushing and sweating of the left side of the face after exertion, while the right side remained dry and maintained its normal color. No structural abnormality was identified on detailed work up. Thus, diagnosis of classic idiopathic HS was made. Despite the rarity of this syndrome, dermatologists should be acquainted with this distinctive entity and should refer the patient for complete ophthalmological and neurological examination.
PMID: 25933078 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Dermatol Online J)
Source: Dermatol Online J - May 2, 2015 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kaur S, Aggarwal P, Jindal N, Dayal S, Jairath V, Jain VK, Virdi S Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research
Harlequin syndrome, a rare neurological disease
Publication date: Available online 3 March 2015 Source:Neurología (English Edition) Author(s): R.J. Zabalza Estévez , F. Unanue López (Source: Neurologia)
Source: Neurologia - March 5, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Iatrogenic harlequin syndrome: a new case.
Authors: Jung JM, Lee MH, Won CH, Chang SE, Lee MW, Choi JH, Moon KC
PMID: 25673945 [PubMed] (Source: Annals of Dermatology)
Source: Annals of Dermatology - February 13, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Ann Dermatol Source Type: research
Concurrent Horner's and Harlequin syndromes
We present a patient who developed both conditions subsequent to excision of a papillary carcinoma with a neck dissection. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - February 3, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: A. Mohindra, M.K. Herd, N. Roszkowski, I.P. Downie Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Cellular Basis of Secondary Infections and Impaired Desquamation in Certain Inherited Ichthyoses
Conclusions and RelevanceTogether, these results suggest that diverse abnormalities in the LB secretory system account for the increased risk of secondary infections and impaired desquamation in patients with HI, EI, and NS. (Source: JAMA Dermatology)
Source: JAMA Dermatology - January 7, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Paravertebral blockade – Underrated method of regional anesthesia
Conclusions (1) PVB is a technically simple and relatively easy to learn technique of regional anesthesia, with low incidence of complications and contraindications. (2) It may be successfully used in breast surgery, hernia repair, as well as in surgical debridement and revision of small, superficial thoracic wounds, in case of herpes zoster, rib fractures, bruised liver and several other clinical situations. (3) Its principal use is management of postoperative pain in thoracic surgery, where it should be used more often as an alternative to epidural anesthesia which entails multiple complications and is considered the gol...
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Management of paediatric dermatological emergencies
This article looks at conditions which may present in childhood that might require urgent treatment. These include infection, drug reactions, erythroderma, congenital ichthyoses (especially collodian baby and Harlequin ichthyosis), Stevens–Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, infantile haemangiomas and epidermolysis bullosa. (Source: Paediatrics and Child Health)
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - November 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rabia Rashid, Helen Goodyear Tags: Symposium: dermatology Source Type: research
Techniques for Toddlers: Linear Band Incision for Harlequin Ichthyosis with Associated Compartment Syndrome
We present a neonate diagnosed in utero with HI. The infant was born with encasing bands of thickened skin creating strictures that were causing digital and limb cyanosis (compartment syndrome). We treated the child using a new technique of lysis of the encasing bands that we call linear band incision, using a new escharotomy‐like procedure while the infant was undergoing a 3‐week course oral acitretin therapy. The technique involved linear incision and lysis of encasements that resulted in reperfusion of the injured limbs and prevention of further digital necrosis. The child is currently a healthy 8‐year‐old boy w...
Source: Pediatric Dermatology - September 4, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Gramen Tontchev, Nanette B. Silverberg, Edward Shlasko, Carol Henry, Jaclyn L. Roberts, Malcolm Z. Roth Tags: Techniques for Tots Source Type: research
Genes, Vol. 5, Pages 615-634: Discovery in Genetic Skin Disease: The Impact of High Throughput Genetic Technologies
The last decade has seen considerable advances in our understanding of the genetic basis of skin disease, as a consequence of high throughput sequencing technologies including next generation sequencing and whole exome sequencing. We have now determined the genes underlying several monogenic diseases, such as harlequin ichthyosis, Olmsted syndrome, and exfoliative ichthyosis, which have provided unique insights into the structure and function of the skin. In addition, through genome wide association studies we now have an understanding of how low penetrance variants contribute to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasi...
Source: Genes - August 4, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Thiviyani MaruthappuClaire ScottDavid Kelsell Tags: Review Source Type: research
Left cardiac sympathetic denervation in the Netherlands for the treatment of inherited arrhythmia syndromes.
CONCLUSION: LSCD for inherited arrhythmia syndromes, which is applied on a relatively small scale in the Netherlands, reduced the cardiac event rate in 87 % of the high-risk patients who had therapy-refractory cardiac events, while the rate of major complications was low. Therefore, LSCD seems a viable treatment for patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes without other options for therapy.
PMID: 24522951 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Netherlands Heart Journal)
Source: Netherlands Heart Journal - February 13, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Olde Nordkamp LR, Driessen AH, Odero A, Blom NA, Koolbergen DR, Schwartz PJ, Wilde AA Tags: Neth Heart J Source Type: research
Apical schwannoma presenting as harlequin syndrome.
PMID: 24296202 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 1, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Paul I, Kenny S, McManus K Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research
Concomitant Horner and Harlequin Syndromes after Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Anesthesia
Conclusions: In this exceptional case, the unusual Horner syndrome manifestations related to unilateral ptosis, miosis, and anisocoria were simultaneously developed with skin ischemia, paresthesia, and asymmetric flushing after the administration of IANB anesthesia. (Source: Journal of Endodontics)
Source: Journal of Endodontics - October 10, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ren-Yeong Huang, Ying-Jen Chen, Wen-Hui Fang, Lian-Ping Mau, Yi-Shing Shieh Tags: Case Report/Clinical Techniques Source Type: research
Novel management of Harlequin Syndrome with stellate ganglion block
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
Source: British Journal of Dermatology - August 2, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: H. Reddy, S. Fatah, A. Gulve, A.J. Carmichael Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
