Budapest
Budapest (Medical Term)
Budapest (pronunciation: /ˈbuːdəpɛst/) is not only the capital city of Hungary but also a term used in the medical field, specifically in the field of Dermatology and Rheumatology. The term is used in reference to the 'Budapest Criteria' for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
Etymology
The term 'Budapest' in the medical context derives its name from the city of Budapest, Hungary, where the criteria for diagnosing CRPS were first established in 2004.
Definition
The Budapest Criteria is a set of diagnostic criteria used to identify patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It was developed to improve the sensitivity and specificity of CRPS diagnosis.
Related Terms
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg and typically develops after an injury, a surgery, a stroke or a heart attack.
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
- Rheumatology: A sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Budapest
- Wikipedia's article - Budapest
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