Congenital Cases of Concomitant Harlequin and Horner Syndromes

J Pediatr. 2017 Mar:182:389-392. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.11.030. Epub 2016 Dec 28.

Abstract

We report three pediatric cases of concomitant congenital Horner and Harlequin syndromes. This association suggests a lesion at the superior cervical ganglion or just inferior. Often, no underlying lesion is documented.

Keywords: Horner syndrome; autonomic dysfunction; harlequin sign; sympathetic pathway.

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / congenital
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Flushing / complications*
  • Flushing / congenital
  • Flushing / diagnosis*
  • Horner Syndrome / complications*
  • Horner Syndrome / congenital
  • Horner Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Hypohidrosis / complications*
  • Hypohidrosis / congenital
  • Hypohidrosis / diagnosis*
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Rare Diseases
  • Sampling Studies

Supplementary concepts

  • Harlequin syndrome