CRPS TYPE II
\sˌiːˌɑːpˌiːˈɛs tˈa͡ɪp ɹˌə͡ʊmən tˈuː], \sˌiːˌɑːpˌiːˈɛs tˈaɪp ɹˌəʊmən tˈuː], \s_ˌiː__ˌɑː_p_ˌiː__ˈɛ_s t_ˈaɪ_p ɹ_ˌəʊ_m_ə_n_ t_ˈuː]\
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A complex regional pain syndrome characterized by burning pain and marked sensitivity to touch (HYPERESTHESIA) in the distribution of an injured peripheral nerve. Autonomic dysfunction in the form of sudomotor (i.e., sympathetic innervation to sweat glands), vasomotor, and trophic skin changes may also occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1359)
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