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Achenbach Syndrome: A Case Series.

Azin Azarfar¹, Shazia Beg²

¹Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.

|April 6, 2022

Summary

Achenbach syndrome, or paroxysmal finger hematoma, causes sudden, alarming finger swelling and blue discoloration. This rare, benign condition is self-limiting and requires no invasive treatment, aiming to reduce patient anxiety.

Keywords:

achenbach syndrome benign blue finger good prognosis rare skin lesions

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Area of Science:

Vascular Medicine
Dermatology

Background:

Achenbach syndrome, also known as paroxysmal finger hematoma, is a rare, benign condition.
Its etiology remains unknown, with symptoms including acute swelling, pain, and blue discoloration of digits.

Observation:

This case series presents four patients with symptoms consistent with Achenbach syndrome.
The condition predominantly affects females and is characterized by intermittent spontaneous hematoma formation.

Findings:

Achenbach syndrome is a self-limiting condition with no identified risk factors like trauma or bleeding disorders.
Despite alarming symptoms, it does not lead to significant complications.

Implications:

Increasing awareness of Achenbach syndrome can prevent unnecessary investigations and patient anxiety.
This study aims to highlight the benign nature of the condition, reducing unnecessary medical interventions.