title: Raynaud's phenomenon in children.
abstract: Raynaud's Phenomenon is caused by spasm of the small arteries and arterioles of the fingers. It is triggered by various stimuli including exposure to cold or a stressful event. It may be symmetrical or wrap one end. The appearance of this entity in children is rare. We report the case of a 4 year old male consultation health center by episodes of coldness, pallor and pain in both feet.
authors.affiliation: Médico especialista en Pediatría, CS Tórtola, Valladolid, España. Electronic address: elenaovicente@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ortega Vicente
authors.affiliation: Médico especialista en Pediatría, CS Tórtola, Valladolid, España.
authors.forename: Mercedes
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Garrido Redondo
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Blush; Capilaroscopia; Capillaroscopy; Cianosis; Cyanosis; Fénomeno de Raynaud; Paleness; Palidez; Pediatrics; Pediatría; Raynaud's Phenomenon; Rubor