Ischemic ulcers of the toes secondary to Raynaud’s phenomenon in a child successfully treated with botulinum toxin
Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is an episodic vasospastic response to cold or emotional stress causing color changes and pain. These attacks can lead to digital ischemia, ulcers, and gangrene. Severe and refractory RP in children is a therapeutic challenge for clinicians because there are no standar...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Pediatric dermatology 2020-07, Vol.37 (4), p.681-683 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is an episodic vasospastic response to cold or emotional stress causing color changes and pain. These attacks can lead to digital ischemia, ulcers, and gangrene. Severe and refractory RP in children is a therapeutic challenge for clinicians because there are no standardized treatment protocols for these patients. We present a case of RP involving the toes of a child successfully treated with botulinum toxin A. |
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ISSN: | 0736-8046 1525-1470 |
DOI: | 10.1111/pde.14160 |