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Iloprost treatment for refractory Raynaud's phenomenon in two infants.

Authors :
Shouval DS
Mukamel M
Zulian F
Amir J
Harel L
Source :
Clinical and experimental rheumatology [Clin Exp Rheumatol] 2008 May-Jun; Vol. 26 (3 Suppl 49), pp. S105-7.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is rare in young children. We describe two infants with severe RP, manifesting as fingertip necrosis, who were resistant to conventional vasodilators and were treated successfully with iloprost, a prostacyclin analogue. The application of iloprost is safe and should be considered in children with threatening ischemic digits.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0392-856X
Volume :
26
Issue :
3 Suppl 49
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical and experimental rheumatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18799065