Pediatric-Isolated Auricular Erythromelalgia: A Case Report
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چکیده
Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder that typically affects the skin of the feet, hands, or both, that is characterized by red skin, warmth, and a burning quality of pain. It usually affects both sides of the body, but may manifest unilaterally. Cooling of the affected areas usually results in symptom relief. We report a case of a young boy with erythromelalgia of the ears.
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دوره 2012 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012