Causalgia
Synonyms
CRPS Type II
Causalgia Syndrome
Causalgia Syndromes
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II
Deafferentation Pain
Pain, Deafferentation
Syndrome, Causalgia
Syndromes, Causalgia
Type II Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
A complex regional pain syndrome characterized by burning pain and marked sensitivity to touch (HYPERESTHESIA) in the distribution of an injured peripheral nerve. Autonomic dysfunction in the form of sudomotor (i.e., sympathetic innervation to sweat glands), vasomotor, and trophic skin changes may also occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1359)