Author/Editor     Badri, T; Ben-Jennet, S; Fenniche, S; Benmously, R; Mokhtar, I; Hammami, H
Title     Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome in a child
Type     članek
Source     Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.     Letnik 20, št. 2
Publication year     2011
Volume     str. 77-9
Language     eng
Abstract     Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is a painful condition that usually follows regional trauma. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl that was seen for a painful swelling of the right hand associated with palmar hyperhidrosis, which occurred after a trauma to the hand. Bone scan images showed early tissue abnormality, which was more significant on the right hand and wrist, as well as moderate bone uptake on the right side. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and alternating hot and cold baths led to a marked improvement. RSDS occurs following trauma or subsequent to various diseases or drug intake. This syndrome is related to impaired tissue microvasculature under the influence of abnormal sympathetic reflex hyperactivity. Bone scan is the diagnostic procedure of choice in RSDS, but it may be normal. Physiotherapy should be preferred in pediatric cases.
Descriptors     REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY
HEAD INJURIES
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, NON-STEROIDAL
CHILD