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Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 and scurvy.

Abstract
A 5 year old female developed features of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) i.e excessive pain to touch, decreased sweating and edema of left ankle 2 years after fracture of left tibia. Gum bleeding, petechiae and pseudoparalysis and suggestive radiograph characterized scurvy. Hyperesthesia improved and child walked with support following administration of vitamin C.
AuthorsRavindra Kumar, Anju Aggarwal, M M A Faridi
JournalIndian pediatrics (Indian Pediatr) Vol. 46 Issue 6 Pg. 529-31 (Jun 2009) ISSN: 0019-6061 [Print] India
PMID19556664 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Vitamins
  • Ascorbic Acid
Topics
  • Ascorbic Acid (therapeutic use)
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint (diagnostic imaging)
  • Radiography
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (complications, diagnosis)
  • Scurvy (complications, diagnosis, drug therapy)
  • Vitamins (therapeutic use)

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