Resolution of refractory symptoms of secondary erythermalgia with intermittent epidural bupivacaine
LJ Stricker, CR Green - Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2001 - Elsevier
Background and Objectives: Erythermalgia is a rare disorder characterized by erythema,
edema, elevated skin temperature, and burning pain of the hands and/or feet. The etiology
of primary erythermalgia is idiopathic while secondary erythermalgia is associated with
autoimmune and rheumatologic factors. Symptoms are typically refractory to medical
management. We report the use of epidural bupivacaine as a treatment option for secondary
erythermalgia. Case Report: A 28-year-old woman presented with secondary …
edema, elevated skin temperature, and burning pain of the hands and/or feet. The etiology
of primary erythermalgia is idiopathic while secondary erythermalgia is associated with
autoimmune and rheumatologic factors. Symptoms are typically refractory to medical
management. We report the use of epidural bupivacaine as a treatment option for secondary
erythermalgia. Case Report: A 28-year-old woman presented with secondary …