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Progressive isolated segmental anhidrosis

A I Faden, P Chan, E Mendoza

    Archives of Neurology
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Progressive segmental anhidrosis was diagnosed as an isolated neurologic abnormality. Pharmacologic sweat tests using acetylcholine showed reduced diagnostic utility over time, indicating a time-dependent effect on sympathetic function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
    • Sweat Gland Physiology

    Background:

    • Progressive segmental anhidrosis, a condition affecting sweat production in specific body areas, was investigated.
    • The patient underwent extensive neurologic and autonomic assessments to determine the cause.

    Observation:

    • Intradermal acetylcholine initially induced localized sweating in anhidrotic areas five months post-symptom onset.
    • The same acetylcholine challenge failed to elicit sweating at the two-year follow-up mark.

    Findings:

    • The results suggest a preganglionic sympathetic nervous system lesion.
    • This lesion appears to affect a specific subset of sympathetic cells or nerve fibers responsible for sweating.

    Implications:

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    • The diagnostic value of pharmacologic sweat tests, specifically with acetylcholine, may diminish over time.
    • These tests might be most effective in the early stages following the onset of anhidrosis.