Ross syndrome: a case report
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Date
2019-07
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Medip Academy
Abstract
Ross syndrome is a rare partial dysautonomic syndrome of unknown aetiology, characterized by segmental hypo/ anhidrosis associated with Holmes-Adie syndrome (tonic pupil and hypo/areflexia). The hypohydrosis or anhydrosis is patchy initially, later it becomes segmental or diffuse. This is due to affection of postganglionic cholinergic parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers involvement. There are a very few cases (approximately 50) have been reported in the literature since its original description. Author report a 22 years old male with classical features of Ross syndrome.
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Anhidrosis, Areflexia, Ross syndrome
Citation
Mahata Manoj Kr., Ghosh Saikat, Ghosh K. C., Bhattacharyya R., Mondal G. P.. Ross syndrome: a case report. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2019 Jul; 7(7): 2833-2834