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Compensatory quadrant-hyperhidrosis after contralateral intrathoracic surgery: a case report

Authors: Stefan Brodoehl, Otto Wilhelm Witte, Albrecht Guenther

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Introduction

Unilateral hyperhidrosis can be a neurological manifestation of irritations of the central or peripheral nervous system.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 67-year-old German man who had hyperhidrosis of his right upper body quadrant (including face, arm, and chest) following intrathoracic surgery of a left-sided pleural lipoma.

Conclusion

An isolated unilateral hyperhidrosis might occur after intrathoracic surgery. Besides anticholinergic drugs the use of botulinum toxin should be considered.

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Title: Compensatory quadrant-hyperhidrosis after contralateral intrathoracic surgery: a case report
Authors: Stefan Brodoehl
Otto Wilhelm Witte
Albrecht Guenther
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-7-24

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Compensatory quadrant-hyperhidrosis after contralateral intrathoracic surgery: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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