Spontaneous periodic hypothermia

What is Spontaneous periodic hypothermia?

A rare neurologic disorder characterized by spontaneous periodic hypothermia and hyperhidrosis in the absence of hypothalamic lesions.

Other condition names

  • Episodic spontaneous hypothermia
  • Shapiro syndrome

Inheritance type

Unknown

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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