Histopathologic findings in primary erythromelalgia are nonspecific: Special studies show a decrease in small nerve fiber density - 09/08/11
Rochester and Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abstract |
The histopathology of primary erythromelalgia has been poorly characterized. A total of 33 skin biopsy specimens from 29 patients with a diagnosis of primary erythromelalgia were re-examined. Histopathologic findings were nonspecific. Vascular thrombi were not identified. A relative decrease in small nerve fiber density was noted in specimens from 13 of 16 patients.
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Dr Genebriera is a visiting clinician. Funding sources: None. Conflicts of interest: None identified. Reprints not available from the authors. |
Vol 55 - N° 3
P. 519-522 - septembre 2006 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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