Achenbach syndrome as a rare cause of painful, blue finger

Authors

Haley Lehman, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Robert J. Acho, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Sachinder S. Hans, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Lehman H, Acho R, and Hans SS. Achenbach syndrome as a rare cause of painful, blue finger. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2021; 7(3):589-592.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2021

Publication Title

J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech

Abstract

Paroxysmal finger hematoma, also known as Achenbach syndrome, is an underdiagnosed condition that causes apprehension in patients owing to the alarming appearance. It usually presents as a blue-purple discoloration of the volar aspect of one or more digits and can be associated with pain and paresthesia. This condition is benign and is usually self-limiting.

PubMed ID

34541431

Volume

7

Issue

3

First Page

589

Last Page

592