Complex Regional Pain Syndrome-Acute Myocardial Infarction Unveiling: Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS),formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, are neuropathic pain conditions usually affecting one limb, after an injury, due to damage or malfunction of peripheral and central nervous systems. Here we present a case of CRPS following an unusual inciting injury and unusual timing of presentation. A high index of clinical suspicion led to the correct diagnosis in this atypical presentation
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Neethu Joy
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