Erythema and Burning Pain in the Vulva: A Possible Phenotype of Erythromelalgia
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We report a case of burning vulvar pain accompanied by erythema responding to an oral combination of a benzodiazepine and a beta blocker. The positive response to two medication classes used in the treatment of erythromelalgia supports the possibility of a localized manifestation of this disorder in the genital region.
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دوره 2011 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2011