| Identification of subgroups of acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis. | |
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PMID: 18784603 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis (AIGA) is a rarely encountered clinical syndrome. Sixty-five cases have been reported and 62 of them are Japanese. AIGA was further classified into 3 subgroups with idiopathic pure sudomotor failure being the most common. However, it is burdensome to diagnose AIGA and identify its subgroups. Some of the tools used to diagnose AIGA such as the quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test and microneurography are not generally available. CASE SUMMARY: We report the first Chinese patient with AIGA and review the literature to develop a flowchart for the diagnosis and identification of subgroups of AIGA. CONCLUSION: We conclude that skin biopsy is crucial for the identification of subgroups of AIGA. |
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Authors:
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Yin-Chun Chen; Chieh-Shan Wu; Gwo-Shing Chen; Gim-Thean Khor; Chun-Hung Chen; Poyin Huang |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The neurologist Volume: 14 ISSN: 1074-7931 ISO Abbreviation: Neurologist Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-11 Completed Date: 2009-04-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9503763 Medline TA: Neurologist Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 318-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. |
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Adult Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / complications Humans Hypohidrosis / classification*, complications, diagnosis* Male |
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