title: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy localized to a single digit.
abstract: We present 2 patients with reflex sympathetic dystrophy localized to a single digit. Blood flow scintigraphy in 1 patient supported the diagnosis and resolution of the disorder at an early stage. Both patients responded to moderate dose corticosteroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Laukaitis
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Varma
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Borenstein
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone