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Bone metastases mimicking Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I: a case report

Authors: Melchior Huggler, Rudolf Kissling, Florian Brunner

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Since there are no valid tools available for the diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I, exclusion of other underlying conditions plays an important role in the diagnostic process.

Case presentation

A 77-year-old Caucasian man was referred with painful swelling and dysfunction of the right knee. Based on the history and clinical presentation, the referring physician assumed a case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I. However, after careful evaluation of the differential diagnosis, a metastatic urothelial carcinoma was diagnosed.

Conclusion

Even if the clinical picture resembles Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I, the differential diagnosis must be evaluated carefully.

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Title: Bone metastases mimicking Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I: a case report
Authors: Melchior Huggler
Rudolf Kissling
Florian Brunner
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-345

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Bone metastases mimicking Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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