Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 13, 2026

A Novel Method: Super-selective Adrenal Venous Sampling
Published on: September 15, 2017
Achenbach Syndrome: A Case Report
Michelle Chen1, Debby Yanes1, Pallavi Manvar-Singh2
1Northwell Health, Southshore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bay Shore, New York.
Introduction:
Achenbach syndrome is a rare, benign condition characterized by painful discoloration of a finger. Recognition of this syndrome prevents unnecessary costly workup and risky interventions.
Case Report:
A healthy, 54-year-old female was transferred to our emergency department (ED) from a community ED for vascular evaluation of discoloration and numbness to her finger. After extensive workup, medical intervention, and consultation with multiple specialists, she was diagnosed with Achenbach syndrome.
Conclusion:
Emergency physicians may practice good healthcare stewardship and limit invasive, potentially harmful, and expensive workup by reassuring patients of the benign nature of this condition.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
SBAR II: Application of SBAR
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
Acute Coronary Syndrome III: Diagnostic Studies
Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management
Aneurysm II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Cushing Syndrome I: Introduction
Cushing Syndrome II: Pathophysiology

