Achenbach Syndrome: A Benign Painful Blue Finger with Tip Sparing
10.5758/vsi.2019.35.4.251
- Author:
Kilsoo YIE
1
Author Information
1. Jeju SOO Cardiovascular Clinic, Jeju, Korea. kilsooyie@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Achenbach syndrome;
Vascular disease;
Trauma
- MeSH:
Anxiety;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Fingers;
Humans;
Prognosis;
Surgeons;
Toes;
Vascular Diseases
- From:Vascular Specialist International
2019;35(4):251-253
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Vascular surgeons are often consulted for patients with spontaneous painful discoloration of fingers and toes. In most cases, no diagnosis can be ascertained after extensive investigations and the condition resolves spontaneously. Awareness of Achenbach syndrome among physicians may help mitigate anxiety in patients because it is relatively benign and has a good prognosis. This report presents a case of Achenbach syndrome in an Asian woman along with a literature review.
