Postmeningoencephalitic dysautonomia: Report of one case
Journal
Pediatric Neurology
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
2
Pages
161-163
Date Issued
2002
Author(s)
Abstract
We present a patient with postinfectious dysautonomia, which developed 2 weeks after a meningoencephalitic episode. The chief dysautonomic symptoms and signs included constipation, urinary dysfunction, anhydrosis, ptosis, and orthostatic hypotension. Neurophysiologic studies revealed no involvement of the somatic nervous system. The dysautonomia recovered gradually 3 months later with minimal supportive treatment. Copyright ? 2002 Elsevier Science Inc.
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Other Subjects
adolescent; anhidrosis; article; case report; constipation; dysautonomia; electroneurology; female; human; meningoencephalitis; neurophysiology; orthostatic hypotension; priority journal; ptosis; symptom; urinary dysfunction; Adolescent; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Meningoencephalitis; Neurologic Examination; Remission, Spontaneous
Type
journal article