Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome following acute gouty arthritis
Zucchi, F.; Varenna, M.; Binelli, L.; Sinigaglia, L.
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 14(4): 417-420
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-856X PMID: 8871842 Document Number: 468093
The unusual case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome caused by an acute attack of gout is reported. The syndrome, involving the left ankle and hindfoot, developed twelve days after a classical gouty attack involving the first metatarso-phalangeal joint of the same foot. Diagnosis was based on X-ray and scintigraphic and MRI changes A prompt clinical remission was achieved with a short course of i.v. clodronate.