Hypothalamic malfunction in cerebral sarcoidosis with abnormalities in temperature regulation and vascular control.
A case of abnormal temperature and vascular regulation developing in a patient who had suffered from active hypothalamic sarcoidosis 10 years previously is described. His symptoms have responded to therapy with a beta adrenergic blocking agent and he remains well 2 years after the onset of symptoms. The contrast between this case and the previous reports of hypothalamic sarcoidosis affecting temperature control are discussed.
Wathen
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Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Campbell
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Douglas
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D000328:Adult; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000209:etiology; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007027:Hypothalamic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*