Journal of clinical neuromuscular disease
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J Clin Neuromuscul Dis · Mar 2011
Review Case ReportsHyperalgesia after volar wrist tattoo: a case of complex regional pain syndrome?
Hyperalgesia after a volar wrist tattoo with features consistent with complex regional pain syndrome and a brief literature review is presented. This is the first case of disseminated hyperalgesia reported from a tattoo. ⋯ The response to prednisone was robust. Further cases may appear considering popularization of wrist tattoos by celebrities.