Concurrence of Hyperhidrosis and Hypohidrosis in Ross Syndrome.

Ross Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by tonic pupils, hyporeflexia, and abnormal segmental sweating. The pathophysiology of the disease remains unclear, with either hypohidrosis or hyperhidrosis reported in individual patients. We present the case of a man, aged 57 years, who presented with hyperhidrosis in his right extremities, anhidrosis in the left extremities, and changes in his pupils. The disease was not associated with markers of autoimmune disease, which supports recent research findings on the role of neurodegeneration. The patient's son was exhibiting similar symptoms, which implicates genetic inheritance in the process. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for the diagnosis and ultimate management of patients with Ross Syndrome.

Nasopharyngeal linguatulosis or halzoun syndrome: clinical diagnosis and treatment.

OBJECTIVE: Halzoun syndrome, also known as nasopharyngeal linguatulosis, is a rare entity that is mostly prevalent in Eastern Mediterranean countries. The consumption of raw ovine liver and lymph nodes infested with Linguatula serrata nymphs remains a major cause of the nasopharyngeal symptoms and discomfort associated with the disease. Halzoun syndrome is a clinical diagnosis based on history and presentation. METHODS: Treatment of this disease is still debated; however, our experience reveals that alcohol gargle can be a good option. Proper counselling on the hazards of eating raw liver in endemic areas is needed. RESULTS: Moreover, physicians should be aware of the sequence of events in the disease in order not to delay or miss the diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS: This communication presents a rare Lebanese case of Halzoun syndrome that offers medical implications in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of the nasopharyngeal symptoms of this syndrome, with a review of the literature.

Nasopharyngeal linguatulosis or halzoun syndrome: clinical diagnosis and treatment

SUMMARY Halzoun syndrome, also known as nasopharyngeal linguatulosis, is a rare entity that is mostly prevalent in Eastern Mediterranean countries. The consumption of raw ovine liver and lymph nodes infested with Linguatula serrata nymphs remains a major cause of the nasopharyngeal symptoms and discomfort associated with the disease. Halzoun syndrome is a clinical diagnosis based on history and presentation. Treatment of this disease is still debated; however, our experience reveals that alcohol gargle can be a good option. Proper counselling on the hazards of eating raw liver in endemic areas is needed. Moreover, physicians should be aware of the sequence of events in the disease in order not to delay or miss the diagnosis. This communication presents a rare Lebanese case of Halzoun syndrome that offers medical implications in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of the nasopharyngeal symptoms of this syndrome, with a review of the literature.

RESUMO Esta comunicação apresenta um caso libanês raro de síndrome de Halzoun que oferece implicações médicas no diagnóstico clínico e no tratamento dos sintomas nasofaríngeos desta síndrome, com uma revisão da literatura. A síndrome de Halzoun, também conhecida como linguatulose nasofaríngea, é uma entidade rara predominante nos países do Mediterrâneo Oriental. O consumo de linfonodos ovinos e linfáticos ovinos infestados com ninfas Linguatula serrata continua a ser uma das principais causas dos sintomas nasofaríngeos e do desconforto associado à doença. A síndrome de Halzoun é um diagnóstico clínico baseado na história e na apresentação. O tratamento dessa doença ainda é debatido; no entanto, nossos resultados revelam que o gargarismo de álcool pode ser uma boa opção. É necessário um aconselhamento adequado sobre os perigos de comer fígado cru em áreas endêmicas. Além disso, os médicos devem estar cientes da sequência de eventos na doença, a fim de não atrasar ou perder o diagnóstico.