Erythromelalgia: An Uncommon Presentation Precipitated by Aspirin Withdrawal. (16th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khalid, Fatima; Hassan, Syed; Qureshi, Sophia; Qureshi, Waqas; Amer, Syed
• Other Names: Chauncey Thomas R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-16
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/616125
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder frequently associated with myeloproliferative disorders. We describe a case of elderly patient diagnosed with myeloproliferative disorder in remission. The patient was on aspirin for secondary prevention of stroke and was taken off aspirin and developed erythromelalgia within two weeks of withdrawal of aspirin. After restarting aspirin, patient's symptoms improved within 2 weeks.