Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome secondary to organophosphate intoxication induced neuropathy

Şahin M., Bernay I., Cantürk F., Demirçali A. E.

Annals of Nuclear Medicine, vol.8, no.4, pp.299-300, 1994 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 1994
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf03165034
  • Journal Name: Annals of Nuclear Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.299-300
  • Keywords: neuropathy, organophosphate compounds, reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy or Sudeck' s atrophy is a syndrome that can usually be followed by a traumatic insult. This disorder is accompanied by signs and symptoms of vasomotor instability, trophic skin changes, and rapid development of bony demineralization. This report presents a case with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome secondary to organophosphate intoxication induced neuropathy. The patient was threated with calcitonin well. © 1994 Springer-Verlag.