*Listed because it specifically targets intrinsic cholinergic plexuses in the heart and gut. |
†Surgery also may cause other localised disorders, such as gustatory hyperhidrosis (Frey’s syndrome) after parotid surgery. |
Adapted from Mathias (2000) (see table 2 footnote). |
Horner’s syndrome |
Holmes-Adie pupil |
Crocodile tears (Bogorad’s syndrome) |
Gustatory sweating (Frey’s syndrome) |
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy |
Idiopathic palmar or axillary hyperhidrosis |
Chagas’ disease (Trypanosoma cruzi)* |
Surgical procedures† |
Sympathectomy (regional) |
Vagotomy and gastric drainage procedures in “dumping” syndrome |
Organ transplantation (heart, lungs) |