Sweat function in babies with defects of central nervous system

摘要: Sweat function has been studied as part of the full neurological examination 50 full-term infants with malformation central nervous system. 26 children were less than 1 month old at time examination, and a further 10 3 months old. In those in whom response to thermal stimulation was equivocal, local 20 μg intradermal acetylcholine also studied. normal above level spinal lesion all 24 lumbar meningomyelocele, but there virtually no or chemical thigh 9 flaccid paralysis legs. 8 born gross disorganization basal ganglia brainstem (as later confirmed by necropsy) sweat anywhere either stimulation. Similar generalized anhidrosis found 4 other severe hydrocephalus. These studies are consistent view that eccrine glands over most body only develop ability respond if functionally innervated utero. tests can provide information prognostic value defects CNS birth.