Síndrome Doloroso Regional Complexo Tipo 1 – uma etiologia incomum

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1 is charac­terised by neuropathic pain associated with autono­mic dysfunctions. It frequently appears after major or minor trauma and more rarely may ori­ginate from conditions that compromise the central nervous system. Although few treatments have shown to be effective, their institution at an early stage is decisive for their success. For this reason it is important to ensure timely reco­gnition of this clinical entity, attempting to identify its cause and the predominant underlying physiopathological mechanisms whenever possible. The authors describe a case of complex regional pain syndrome type 1, emphasising the rarity of this clinical situation in association with a Parkinsonian Syndrome.