Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. Case report with a review of the literature.

A case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is presented in which the condition was exacerbated after the excision of impacted teeth. A review of the English language literature describes manifestations, distribution, etiology, pathogenesis, histology, and diagnosis of RSDS. Treatment modalities are reviewed, and recommendations for the management of the patient with a history of RSDS are detailed.