A Case of Secondary Erythromelalgia Associated with Polycythemia Vera.
- Author:
Sang Jai JANG
1
;
Hyun Soo PARK
;
Yong Suk LEE
;
Duk Kyu CHUN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje UniversityCollege of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ORI1@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Erythromelalgia;
Polycythemia vera
- MeSH:
Aged;
Erythema;
Erythromelalgia*;
Extremities;
Female;
Foot;
Humans;
Hydroxyurea;
Myeloproliferative Disorders;
Polycythemia Vera*;
Polycythemia*;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(7):807-810
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Erythromelalgia(EM) is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by the triad of redness, increased temperature, and pain of the extremities. The patient was a 69-year-old woman presented erythematous tender patches on both palms and soles. Laboratory and clinical investigations revealed an underlying myeloproliferative disorder. Histologic examination of the erythema on her foot showed some vessels with thickened endothelial walls and partially obstructed lumens by organized thrombi. Hydroxyurea used for the treatment of polycythemia vera eliminated the skin lesions and symptoms of erythromelalgia. We report a case of secondary erythromelalgia associated with polycythemia vera.
