| Literature DB >> 32212180 |
Lucía Quintana Castanedo1, Marta Feito Rodríguez1, Rocío Maseda Pedrero1, Clara Chiloeches Fernández1, Raúl de Lucas Laguna1.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: Raynaud's phenomenon; botulinum toxin; digital ulcers; toes
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32212180 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14160
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Dermatol ISSN: 0736-8046 Impact factor: 1.588