Edwards Kathryn, Schaefer Andrew, Greenwood Mark, Staines Konrad
Dent Update. 2016 Jan-Feb;43(1):90-2. doi: 10.12968/denu.2016.43.1.90.
Harlequin syndrome is a rare, clinically striking syndrome characterized by distinctly demarcated asymmetric facial flushing and sweating. It may be of idiopathic aetiology or caused by demonstrable ipsilateral damage to the sympathetic nervous system. A case is described where a patient presented to her general dental practitioner complaining of distinctly demarcated unilateral facial flushing and sweating. Onward referral resulted in a diagnosis of Harlequin syndrome. CPD/CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This article highlights the neurological signs and symptoms of Harlequin syndrome, making it easier to recognize if it presents in general dental practice.
小丑综合征是一种罕见的、临床上引人注目的综合征，其特征为面部潮红和出汗呈明显分界的不对称分布。它可能是特发性病因，也可能由交感神经系统同侧可证实的损伤引起。本文描述了一例患者，她向普通牙科医生抱怨面部出现明显分界的单侧潮红和出汗。进一步转诊后诊断为小丑综合征。继续职业发展/临床意义：本文强调了小丑综合征的神经学体征和症状，使其在普通牙科实践中出现时更容易识别。
