COVID-19 Vaccination-related Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Masquerading as Erythromelalgia: A Case Report

Authors

  • Kristian L. Lorentzen Department of Dermatology and Allergy Centre, Odense University Hospital, Denmark
  • Anette Bygum Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark; Department of Clinical Genetics, Odense University Hospital, Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v103.13400

Keywords:

Chronic regional pain syndrome, Erythromelalgia, mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, Chilblain

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Published

2023-11-13

How to Cite

Lorentzen, K. L., & Bygum, A. (2023). COVID-19 Vaccination-related Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Masquerading as Erythromelalgia: A Case Report. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 103, adv13400. https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v103.13400