Abstract |
Erythromelalgia is an unusual syndrome of painful vasodilatation. Aetiopathology is probably different in children and adults. Presentation can be severe and associated with hypertension. Dramatic benefit from infused nitroprusside suggests the disorder could represent a dysfunctional endothelium.
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Authors | M K H Chan, A T Tucker, S Madden, C E M Golding, D J Atherton, M J Dillon |
Journal | Archives of disease in childhood
(Arch Dis Child)
Vol. 87
Issue 3
Pg. 229-30
(Sep 2002)
ISSN: 1468-2044 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 12193436
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Vasodilator Agents
- Nitroprusside
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Topics |
- Child
- Erythromelalgia
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Nitroprusside
(therapeutic use)
- Vasodilator Agents
(therapeutic use)
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