CAUSALGIA SYNDROME
\kɔːsˈald͡ʒə sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \kɔːsˈaldʒə sˈɪndɹəʊm], \k_ɔː_s_ˈa_l_dʒ_ə s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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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)
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