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[Paroxysmal unilateral hyperhidrosis]

I Querol Nasarre1, F Jarauta Salvador, I Alberdi Ibáñez

  • 1Unidad de Dermatología, Hospital Reina Sofía, Tudela, Navarra.

Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
|November 1, 1994
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A rare case of paroxysmal unilateral hyperhidrosis, characterized by episodic facial sweating, occurred in a woman post-thoracotomy. This autonomic nervous system disorder persisted for 10 years, triggered by food.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
  • Case Reports

Background:

  • Thoracotomy for Barrett's esophagus can lead to rare complications.
  • Autonomic nervous system dysfunction presents unique clinical challenges.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old woman developed paroxysmal unilateral hyperhidrosis affecting the right face and C2-C4 dermatomes post-thoracotomy.
  • Sweating episodes lasted 15-30 minutes, occurring multiple times daily, spontaneously or with acid food intake.
  • Symptoms persisted for 10 years, indicating a chronic condition.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare presentation of unilateral hyperhidrosis linked to thoracic surgery.
  • The metameric distribution suggests a specific spinal nerve root involvement (C2-C4).

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  • Association with food ingestion points to potential reflex mechanisms in autonomic dysregulation.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of potential neurological sequelae following thoracic surgery.
    • Further research into the pathophysiology of post-surgical autonomic dysfunction is warranted.
    • Highlights the importance of considering rare autonomic disorders in patients with unexplained neurological symptoms.