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Blue toe syndrome. Causes and management.

S T O'Keeffe1, B O Woods, D J Breslin

  • 1Section of Vascular Medicine and Hypertension, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805.

Archives of Internal Medicine
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Sudden cyanotic foot lesions can stem from atheroembolic disease or other conditions. Differentiating medical from surgical causes guides treatment, though atheroembolic disease management requires further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Sudden onset of cyanotic lesions on the feet presents a diagnostic challenge.
  • Differential diagnoses include atheroembolic disease and various other medical conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for cyanotic foot lesions.
  • To discuss the management strategies for atheroembolic disease versus other medical causes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical history and physical examination.
  • Basic laboratory investigations.
  • Noninvasive vascular assessment.

Main Results:

  • A systematic approach can differentiate between medical and surgical etiologies.
  • Medical conditions causing cyanotic lesions often have specific therapies available.

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Conclusions:

  • Initial evaluation effectively distinguishes between medical and surgical causes.
  • Management of atheroembolic disease remains controversial, necessitating further research into optimal surgical versus medical treatment strategies.