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Phantom limb syndrome

also: Phantom limb pain

Perceived pain from an amputated limb.

Specialty
Neurology
Subspecialty
Neurology / Pain syndromes
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
None recorded
Alternative names & eponyms
Phantom limb pain

Etiology & mechanism

Cortical reorganization and peripheral nerve activity.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded for this syndrome.

Symptoms & signs (3)

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