Epidural analgesia and interferon a-2b

Secondary erythromelalgia successfully treated with patient controlled epidural analgesia and interferon a-2b (Li et al, 2016)

Case study of a 72-year-old woman diagnosed with EM secondary to polycythemia vera (PV), who was effectively treated with the use of patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) and interferon α-2b therapy. PCEA containing local anesthetics and dexamethasone or fentanyl resulted in nearly complete relief of symptoms. Furthermore, continuous use of interferon α-2b for the treatment of the PV completely relieved the EM symptoms.

interferon a-2b, epidural analgesia, em medications and treatment, polycythemia vera (pv), dexamethasone, fentanyl, promising treatment success for em, secondary em

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