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KMID : 0361620090440030391
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Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2009 Volume.44 No. 3 p.391 ~ p.394
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Eythromelalgia Mimicking Lower Leg Pain of Spinal Origin - Case Report -
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Shim Dae-Moo
Kim Tae-Kyun
Park Jin-Young
Oh Sung-Kyun
Woo Young-Ha
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Abstract
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Erythromelalgia is a rare condition, of uncertain etiology, characterized by episodic erythema, intense burning pain and warmth of the hands and/or feet. We present here a case of erythromelalgia that was almost mistaken for lower leg pain of spinal origin. The diagnosis is based on a thorough history and physical exam during a painful episode along with diagnostic test to exclude other causes. A 69-year-old man developed recurrent attacks of redness, swelling and burning painful sensations of both feet. His symptom was aggravation of pain with warm water immersion. His symptom improved by antidepressant and steroid. To be learned an important general lesson is to pay attention to performing extensive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It should be appreciated that discontinuation of medication can also be used as a simple diagnostic test for clinical syndromes, such as erythermalgia.
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KEYWORD
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Erythromelalgia, Lower leg pain
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