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Local cold injury affecting the hand and incident Raynaud’s phenomenon – a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: There is an association between local cold injuries and Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) in the scientific literature, but the time relation and anatomical correlation have not been established. During military training in an Arctic setting, a previously healthy man in his early twenties sustained a freezing cold injury affecting mainly his right index finger. He subsequently developed Raynaud's phenomenon limited to only the part of the index finger that was originally affected by the cold injury. Medical investigation also revealed findings suggestive of subclinical peripheral neuropathy. This case demonstrates that Raynaud's phenomenon can develop secondary to local cold injury affecting the hand. It also suggests that cold exposure could be related to peripheral neuropathy.

Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health

DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2025.2511501

Author: Albin Stjernbrandt

Institution: Umeå University

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $640