title: Harlequin syndrome in childhood--case report.
abstract: Harlequin syndrome happens in only one side of the face. In the affected half, the face does not sweat or flush even with simulation. Arms and trunk could also be affected. This condition is induced by heat, exercise and emotional factors. The article reports a case of a nine-year-old female with a 3-year history of unilateral flushing and sweating after exercise; a brief literature review is included. Despite the rarity of this syndrome, dermatologists should recognize this condition and refer these patients to ophthalmological and neurological examination.
authors.affiliation: University of Santa Cruz do Sul (Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul - UNISC) - Santa Cruz do Sul (RS), Brazil.
authors.forename: Juliano de Avelar
authors.initials: Jde A
authors.lastname: Breunig
authors.forename: Mariana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hartmann
authors.forename: Cristiano Firpo
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Freire
authors.forename: Hiram Larangeira
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: de Almeida
mesh_terms: D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005483:Flushing / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007007:Hypohidrosis / Q000175:diagnosis*