PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Ran D. Goldman
TI  - Raynaud phenomenon in children
DP  - 2019 Apr 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 264--265
VI  - 65
IP  - 4
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/65/4/264.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/65/4/264.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2019 Apr 01; 65
AB  - Question I have several patients, mostly girls, who are living with Raynaud phenomenon. Does this condition appear in children, and what should be the course of action?Answer Raynaud phenomenon, described in the 1860s, can present in children and even in the first decade of life. While most children will have primary Raynaud phenomenon, with no serious adverse consequences, in others it might be a sign of a pending systemic disease. Those children with a positive reaction to antinuclear antibody, specific autoantibodies associated with connective tissue disease, or nail fold capillary changes require referral to a pediatric rheumatologist and close follow-up.