XXXX in @entity1 and adolescents. Report of 18 cases and review of the literature.

@entity1 @entity146 @entity4 @entity6865 @entity1119 @entity848 @entity158 @entity2057 @entity3797 @entity130
@entity6865 is a well-recognized disorder in adults, but it is rarely diagnosed in the pediatric age group. This report summarizes our experience with this condition from 1975 to 1985. We diagnosed, treated, and followed up this condition in 18 @entity1 and adolescents. The condition usually followed @entity130 . The most prominent feature in all @entity1 was a constant @entity158 with episodes of paroxysmal exacerbation. The @entity158 was associated with two or more of the following: @entity4 , @entity1119 or @entity3797 , @entity848 or erythema, and, in severe cases, dystrophic skin changes and @entity2057 . Roentgenograms were normal. Bone scans were helpful to exclude other possible causes of bone and joint @entity158 . @entity6865 in @entity1 probably often goes unrecognized, sometimes being confused with @entity146 conditions such as conversion reaction and malingering. @entity6865 should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained persistent @entity158 in @entity1 : early recognition and proper management may result in the prevention of potentially crippling sequelae.
