Vasomotor Disorders

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome can be subdivided into neurogenic, venous, and arterial types depending on which structures are compressed in the interscalene triangle or costoclavicular space.…    

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

• Burning or aching pain of greater severity and longer duration than expected following trauma…

   

Erythromelalgia

Erythromelalgia is a paroxysmal bilateral vasodilatory disorder of unknown cause. Idiopathic (primary) erythromelalgia occurs in otherwise healthy persons and affects men and women equally. A…    

Acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis is an uncommon vasospastic disorder characterized by persistent cyanosis of the hands and feet and, to a lesser degree, the forearms and legs. It…

Livedo Reticularis

Livedo reticularis is a vasospastic disorder of unknown cause that results in a painless, mottled discoloration on large areas of the extremities, generally in a…    

Raynaud’s Disease & Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

• Episodic bilateral digital pallor, cyanosis, and rubor.
• Precipitated by cold or emotional stress; relieved…