title: [Erythromelalgia: two case reports and literature review].
abstract: Erythromelalgia is a rare disease of unclear etiology characterized by recurrent erythema, burning pain and warmth of the affected extremities. In this paper we reported 2 cases of primary familial erythromelalgia and difficulties with achieving a significant improvement with the currently available treatment. Moreover, this paper provides a brief update on pathophysiology, prognosis and treatment of erythromelalgia.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych, Nadciśnienia Tetniczego i Angiologii, Akademia Medyczna, Warszawa. barbara.wrzosek@poczta.onet.pl
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nurowska-Wrzosek
authors.forename: Lucja
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tołodziecka
authors.forename: Zbigniew
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Gaciong
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004916:Erythromelalgia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009196:Myeloproliferative Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*