Hematidrosis and hemolacria: a case report

Indian J Pediatr. 2012 Jan;79(1):109-11. doi: 10.1007/s12098-011-0449-2. Epub 2011 May 27.

Abstract

Hematidrosis (bloody sweat) and hemolacria (bloody tears) are very rare phenomena. The authors herein report hematidrosis and hemolacria occurring together in a 10-year-old girl. The role of propranolol in its treatment is highlighted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / drug therapy
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use
  • Stress, Psychological / complications*
  • Sweat / physiology*
  • Tears / physiology*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Propranolol