Abstract
We report a case of autoimmunity-associated autonomic failure in a young adult woman who developed arthritis followed 3 years later by pandysautonomia. There was early recovery of parasympathetic functions but persistent neurogenic orthostatic hypotension from post-ganglionic sympathetic denervation. Clinical laboratory testing indicated variable amounts of sympathetic neuronal re-sprouting in the heart, kidneys, eyes, and body as a whole upon follow-up evaluation after 1.5 years.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-62 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Clinical Autonomic Research |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Autoimmunity
- Autonomic failure
- Catecholamine
- Norepinephrine
- Sympathetic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
- Clinical Neurology