1/2. anorexia nervosa associated with acromegaloid features, onset of acrocyanosis and Raynaud's phenomenon and worsening of chilblains.patients with anorexia nervosa may develop many physical and endocrinological complications. We wish to report two patients who developed soft tissue swelling of their hands and worsening of their peripheral vascular disease, evidenced by the appearance of acrocyanosis and Raynaud's phenomenon and more severe perniosis, following the onset of their anorexia nervosa.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = vascular disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Chronic pernio. A historical perspective of cold-induced vascular disease.Chronic pernio, or cold-induced vascular disease, is an uncommon syndrome with a clinical resemblance to vasculitis or peripheral cholesterol embolization. We studied a case of chronic pernio in which the angiogram revealed extensive vascular changes indistinguishable from vasculitis; pathologic studies of previously reported cases have revealed a primary vasculopathy. The pathophysiology of chronic pernio may be cold-induced vessel damage leading to a secondary dermopathy. Our patient's condition improved once the correct diagnosis was established and appropriate therapy was instituted.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 5keywords = vascular disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |