Reflex sympathetic dystrophy localized to a single digit.
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.
Laukaitis
J P
JP
Department of Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Varma
V M
VM
Borenstein
D G
DG
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
D011241:Prednisone