Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 and scurvy.

Kumar, Ravindra; Aggarwal, Anju; Faridi, M M A

Kumar, Ravindra; Aggarwal, Anju; Faridi, M M A.

Indian Pediatr ; 2009 June; 46(6): 529-531

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-144064

ABSTRACT

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.

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Ascorbic Acid/therapeutic use; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Knee Joint/diagnostic imaging; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/complications; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/diagnosis; Scurvy/complications; Scurvy/diagnosis; Scurvy/drug therapy; Vitamins/therapeutic use

Complex regional pain syndrome; Reflex sympathetic dystrophy; Scurvy

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Ascorbic Acid / Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Scurvy / Vitamins / Female / Humans / Child, Preschool / Knee Joint Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 2009 Type: Article

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