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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1973;16(9):704-708. Published online September 30, 1973.

A Case of Raynaud’s Phenomena

Yong Im Kim¹, Eun Yul Yum¹, Yong II Kim¹, Pang Chi Kim¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Kwangju Christian Hospital

Abstract

A case of Raynaud’s phenomena in a 7 years old, malnourished female is presented. The child was admitted to Kwangju Christian Hospital in November 1972 with cyanosis, progressive gangrene, infection of the fingers and toes. Fifty days prior to adimission, she had taken putrified bread. She had. also been suffering from influenza which had been precipitated by emotional stress and severe exposure to cold. During hospitalizaticn, the pain and circulation of the fingers and toes were not improved on treatment with priscolin, antibiotics, fluid, and supportive therapy. At the time of discharge, autoamputation of the fingers had occured. She was otherwise well when last seen 5 months after discharge. The literature is also reviewed.

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