title: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. Case report with a review of the literature.
abstract: A case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is presented in which the condition was exacerbated after the excision of impacted teeth. A review of the English language literature describes manifestations, distribution, etiology, pathogenesis, histology, and diagnosis of RSDS. Treatment modalities are reviewed, and recommendations for the management of the patient with a history of RSDS are detailed.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Markoff
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farole
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery*