Coexistence of Erythromelalgia and Raynaud's Phenomenon in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
- Author:
Yong Yon WON
1
;
Eun Jae SHIN
;
Ki Heon JEONG
;
Min Kyung SHIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Erythromelalgia; Raynaud's phenomenon; Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH: Burns; Erythromelalgia; Extremities; Hot Temperature; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Sensation
- From:Journal of Rheumatic Diseases 2018;25(1):69-72
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Erythromelalgia (EM) is an uncommon disorder characterized by redness, heat, and painful extremities with intense burning sensation. Attacks of EM may be worsened by limb warming, exercise, or dependency of the affected extremity. Although the coexistence of EM and Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) may appear to be opposites in symptomatology and clinical presentation, recent studies provide an explanation based on a dysfunction of the regulation of vasomotor tone. Here, we report a case of EM in a patient with RP.
