Belgian Journal of Paediatrics
Erythromelalgia in a young adolescent male.
Vol. 24 No. 3 (2022), Case reports
Vol. 24 No. 3 (2022)

Erythromelalgia in a young adolescent male.

Case reports
Published 2022-12-12 — Updated on 2023-01-17
Rosalie Weyns
Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Luc Vandenbossche
Noorderhart Mariaziekenhuis, Department of Paediatrics, Pelt, Belgium; Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Jaan Toelen
Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Leuven, Belgium; Leuven Child and Youth Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Peter Witters
Department of Development and Regeneration; Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Leuven, Belgium

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erythromelalgia
differential diagnosis
Fabry disease

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Weyns, R., Vandenbossche , L., Toelen, J., & Witters, P. (2023). Erythromelalgia in a young adolescent male. Belgian Journal of Paediatrics, 24(3), 214–217. Retrieved from http://belgjpaediatrics.com/index.php/bjp/article/view/8 (Original work published December 12, 2022)
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ABSTRACT

Erythromelalgia (EM) is a rare condition which is characterized by burning pain, warmth and redness of the limbs. Several cases of secondary EM have already been described. We report a  13-year-old boy who presented with burning pain in his hands and feet, which turned out to be secondary to Fabry disease. This case highlights the need for pediatricians and general practitioners to be aware of children who present with acute, unexplained pain episodes. When Fabry disease is diagnosed early and treated adequately this has a major impact on the associated morbidity and mortality.

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