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Nicole Hofmeister1, Michael Ames, Amanda Lee
1At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Nicole Hofmeister is a PA and instructor in family medicine, Michael Ames is an NP and instructor in family medicine, and Amanda Lee is an NP and instructor in family medicine. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
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An infant experienced a rapid facial rash after eating specific foods, diagnosed as auriculotemporal syndrome (Frey syndrome). This condition causes facial flushing linked to food consumption and is typically outgrown, requiring no specific treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Auriculotemporal syndrome, also known as Frey syndrome, is a rare condition.
- It involves abnormal nerve pathways affecting the face.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of auriculotemporal syndrome in an infant.
- To highlight the characteristic symptoms and typical prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Clinical observation of an infant presenting with facial rash post-ingestion.
- Diagnostic evaluation based on symptom presentation and medical history.
Main Results:
- The infant developed a facial rash within minutes of consuming certain foods.
- The rash resolved spontaneously within 30 minutes.
- Diagnosis of auriculotemporal syndrome (Frey syndrome) was established.
Conclusions:
- Auriculotemporal syndrome (Frey syndrome) can manifest in infants.
- Symptoms include facial flushing triggered by specific foods.
- The condition is generally self-limiting and outgrown, necessitating no treatment.
Abstract:
This article describes an infant who developed a facial rash within minutes of eating certain foods. The rash resolved within 30 minutes. The patient was diagnosed with auriculotemporal syndrome or Frey syndrome, which is characterized by sweating or flushing in the preauricular area when the patient consumes certain foods, especially those that are acidic, sour, or spicy. Because most patients outgrow the syndrome, no treatment is needed.
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