DOI: 10.12890/2019_001231

An Acute Blue Finger: A Case of Achenbach’s Syndrome

Authors

  • Fani Ribeiro Internal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
  • Marcelo Aveiro Internal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
  • Mariana Leal Internal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
  • Tiago Valente Internal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
  • Gorete Jesus Internal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal

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Keywords

Achenbach’s syndrome, paroxysmal finger haematoma

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.

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Published

2019-08-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 9 (2019)

How to Cite

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Ribeiro F, Aveiro M, Leal M, Valente T, Jesus G. An Acute Blue Finger: A Case of Achenbach’s Syndrome. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2019 Aug. 30 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];6(9). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/1231

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