Unilateral hyperhidrosis secondary to brainstem meningioma producing mass effect

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Neuroscience
• Sweating Disorders

Background:

• Unilateral hyperhidrosis, or sweating on one side of the body, can stem from various neurological issues.
• Associated conditions include head trauma, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, hypothalamic lesions, and strokes.

Observation:

• This report details a 61-year-old male patient presenting with isolated sweating exclusively on the left side of his entire body.
• This presentation is highly unusual and localized.

Findings:

• The patient's symptoms suggest a potential neurological cause for the unilateral hyperhidrosis.
• A right-sided brainstem meningioma exerting mass effect is the primary suspected etiology.

Implications:

• This case highlights the diverse and sometimes localized manifestations of neurological disorders.
• Understanding the link between brainstem lesions and hyperhidrosis can improve diagnostic accuracy for sweating abnormalities.
• Further investigation is warranted to confirm the diagnosis and explore treatment options for brainstem meningiomas causing neurological symptoms.