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ArticleEuropean journal of case reports in internal medicine2019

An Acute Blue Finger: A Case of Achenbach's Syndrome.

Fani Ribeiro, Marcelo Aveiro, Mariana Leal, Tiago Valente, Gorete Jesus

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Article in European journal of case reports in internal medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Fani RibeiroInternal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal.
Marcelo AveiroInternal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal.
Mariana LealInternal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal.
Tiago ValenteInternal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal.
Gorete JesusInternal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal.

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Abstract

Achenbach's syndrome, also known as paroxysmal finger haematoma, is a rare condition that results in spontaneous bruising and pain in one or more fingers. Despite its benign and self-limiting course, the remarkable clinical presentation can suggest serious vascular and haematological disease leading to unnecessary referrals and invasive investigations. The authors present the case of a 60-year-old woman with an acute painful and bruised finger. All other physical findings and investigations were normal, except for autoimmune thyroiditis. Based on the clinical presentation and course, the diagnosis of Achenbach's syndrome was made and the symptoms resolved without treatment. LEARNING POINTS: Achenbach's syndrome is a rare and benign condition characterized by recurrent episodes of sudden pain, bruising and swelling of one or more fingers.It is a self-limiting condition and the diagnosis is essentially based on history and clinical examination.It is important to recognize this rare syndrome in order to address patient concerns and avoid unnecessary referrals or invasive investigations.

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Achenbach’s syndromeparoxysmal finger haematoma

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PMID31583217
PMCPMC6774649

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