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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome of one finger

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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is a common but often unrecognized syndrome. It usually affects a leg or arm but may also be limited to parts of the extremity. We report a case of a 48-year-old patient who developed RSDS of only one finger. Especially, a limited form may delay recognition and therapy of a disease which can be treated successfully in an early phase.

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  1. Department of Rheumatology, Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis, Ringweg Randenbroek 110, 3816, CP Amersfoort, The Netherlands

    M. H. Lunter, G. A. Van Albada-Kuipers & B. G. F. Heggelman

  2. Department of Radiology, Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis, Amersfoort, The Netherlands

    B. G. F. Heggelman

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Lunter, M.H., Van Albada-Kuipers, G.A. & Heggelman, B.G.F. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome of one finger. Clin Rheumatol 9, 542–544 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02030521

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