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ANHIDROSIS [3 records]

Record 1 2024-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A rare condition characterized by miosis(constriction of the pupil), ptosis(drooping of the upper eyelid), and anhidrosis(absence of sweating of the face).

CONT

[Horner’s syndrome] is caused by damage to the sympathetic nerves of the face. The underlying causes of Horner’s syndrome vary greatly and may include a tumor, stroke, injury, or underlying disease affecting the areas surrounding the sympathetic nerves. In rare cases, Horner’s syndrome is congenital (present from birth) and may be associated with a lack of pigmentation of the iris (colored part of the eye).

OBS

G90.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Association de myosis, de rétrécissement de la fente palpébrale et d'énophtalmie avec, presque toujours, élévation de la température de la joue, rougeur et sudation d'un seul côté (par la suite, pâleur relative et diminution de la sudation).

OBS

Ce syndrome, dû à la paralysie du sympathique cervical du même côté, se rencontre également dans certaines lésions des hémisphères cérébraux et du bulbe (tronc cérébral).

OBS

G90.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 2015-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A progressive disorder of unknown etiology that begins with symptoms of autonomic insufficiency including orthostatic hypotension, impotence in males, constipation, urinary urgency or retention, and anhidrosis [...] followed by signs of generalized neurologic dysfunction such as parkinsonian-like disturbances, cerebellar incoordination, muscle wasting and fasciculations, and coarse tremors of the legs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Dysautonomie touchant surtout l'homme vers 50 ans, entraînant une hypotension orthostatique, une impuissance et des troubles sphinctériens, associés à un syndrome extrapyramidal, pyramidal ou cérébelleux.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
  • The Skin
DEF

Diminished or complete absence of secretion of sweat. May be generalized or localized, temporary or permanent, accompanying disease conditions or may be a congenital anomaly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Absence de sécrétion sudorale.

OBS

La graphie avec «hy» est à éviter car en grec, elle fait référence à l'eau et non à la sueur.

OBS

Le terme «anhidrose» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Piel
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