Segmental hyperhidrosis in syringomyelia with Chiari malformation.
Segmental hyperhidrosis was seen in three cases of syringomyelia with Chiari malformation confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. Using the iodine-starch reaction, all three cases showed hyperhidrosis in the areas roughly corresponding to those of sensory disturbances. Two possible modes of pathogenesis are discussed: stimulation of preganglionic neurons and interference to the inhibitory tract.
Sudou
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Department of Neurology, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
Tashiro
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000150:complications*