Achenbach Syndrome: A Case Report
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...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e0c427f314a64e4e9faff9188988c0402025-08-20T02:57:01ZengeScholarship Publishing, University of CaliforniaClinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine2474-252X2024-11-018431832110.5811/cpcem.1917cpcem-8-318Achenbach Syndrome: A Case ReportMichelle Chen0Debby Yanes1Pallavi Manvar-Singh2Christopher Iamonaco3Christopher John Jerome4Azhar Supariwala5Northwell Health, Southshore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bay Shore, New YorkNorthwell Health, Southshore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bay Shore, New YorkNorthwell Health, Southshore University Hospital, Department of Vascular Surgery, Bay Shore, New YorkNorthwell Health, Syosset Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Syosset, New YorkNorthwell Health, Southshore University Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, Bay Shore, New YorkNorthwell Health, Southshore University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Bay Shore, New YorkIntroduction: 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.https://escholarship.org/uc/item/75g5b6bg |
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