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)