Red ear syndrome: Literature review and a pediatric case report

Moitri, Misha; Banglawala, Sarfaraz M.; Archibald, J.

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.12.023

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“…Treatment of RES is extremely difficult, reflective of the differing etiologies and poorly understood pathophysiology underlying individual cases . Lifestyle modifications such as avoiding extreme temperatures and trauma are typically recommended.…”

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“…Treatment of RES is extremely difficult, reflective of the differing etiologies and poorly understood pathophysiology underlying individual cases. 6,11 Lifestyle modifications such as avoiding extreme temperatures and trauma are typically recommended. Topical compounds including topical anesthetics have been trialed on the ears, such as mixtures of amitriptyline, ketamine, and lidocaine.…”

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“…12 As well, a number of systemic treatments have been reported with varying effectiveness, including propranolol, tricyclic antidepressants, indomethacin, ibuprofen, and gabapentin. 11 In primary RESheadache type (RES-HT), treatment of any concomitant headache disorder may lead to resolution of the RES, such as in the case of a 35-year-old man with a history of headache associated with bilateral ear erythema that was successfully treated with ibuprofen and indomethacin. 13 In the case of secondary RES, treating the underlying disorder has some efficacy, such as plating of the jaw in TMJ…”

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Pediatric red ear syndrome: A case report of an erythromelalgia type and review of the literature

Cinats

Haber

2019

Pediatric Dermatology

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Red ear syndrome has been reported in the literature to have similarities to erythromelalgia with auricular involvement; however, the distinction between the two is controversial. Red ear syndrome has previously been classified as idiopathic (primary) or secondary, with headaches being the most common association in the idiopathic or primary form. We present a case of pediatric red ear syndrome with hand and foot involvement that we believe represents auricular erythromelalgia. In this report, we propose a classification system to unify the diagnoses of red ear syndrome and erythromelalgia and review the literature on pediatric cases of red ear syndrome.

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Pediatric red ear syndrome: A case report of an erythromelalgia type and review of the literature

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Haber

2019

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…If the erythromelalgia occurs within the pinna, another diagnosis to consider is red ear syndrome (RES), which has a clinical presentation similar to erythromelalgia. RES is characterized by episodes of unilateral erythema, warmth, and burning pain of the ear [7]. Symptoms can be induced by touching the affected area, changes in temperature, or they may arise spontaneously [7].…”

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“…RES is characterized by episodes of unilateral erythema, warmth, and burning pain of the ear [7]. Symptoms can be induced by touching the affected area, changes in temperature, or they may arise spontaneously [7]. One of the major distinctions between RES and erythromelalgia is laterality.…”

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A Case of Pediatric Auricular Erythromelalgia

Reese¹,

DiNardo²,

Powers³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Erythromelalgia is a rare clinical syndrome involving erythema, warmth, and burning pain in one or more of the extremities. Primary erythromelalgia is idiopathic and can begin during childhood or adulthood. In the pediatric population, auricular erythromelalgia is rare, and its etiology is not well understood. We present a case of a four-year-old boy who presented with recurrent episodes of red, painful pinnae. We also discuss previous literature on red ear syndrome and erythromelalgia.

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Red Ear Syndrome

Raieli

Compagno²,

D’Amelio

2016

Curr Pain Headache Rep

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The Red Ear syndrome (RES) is an intriguing syndrome originally described for the first time nearly 20 years ago. RES is characterized by unilateral/bilateral episodes of pain and burning sensation of the ear, associated with ipsilateral erythema. RES episodes are indeed isolated in some patients, but they can occur in association with primary headaches, including in particular migraine in the developmental age. Although the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are still uncertain, in the recent years the described comorbidities have aroused increasing interest because of possible clinical implications. Moreover, RES seems to be more often associated with clinical features of migraine partially provoked by the involvement of the parasympathetic system. This clinical association has shed new light on the pathophysiology of RES, supporting the hypothesis of a shared pathophysiological background, for example, through the activation of the trigeminal autonomic reflex. Current therapies of RES will be also discussed. Finally, we will resume the more controversial aspects of this relatively new and probably underestimated neurological syndrome.

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Red ear syndrome: Literature review and a pediatric case report

Cited by 8 publications

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Pediatric red ear syndrome: A case report of an erythromelalgia type and review of the literature

Pediatric red ear syndrome: A case report of an erythromelalgia type and review of the literature

A Case of Pediatric Auricular Erythromelalgia

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