Achenbach Syndrome: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Michelle DO, Yanes Debby MD, Manvar-Singh Pallavi MD, Iamonaco Christopher DO, Jerome Christopher John PA-C, MBA, MS, Supariwala Azhar MD
Primary Institution: Northwell Health, Southshore University Hospital
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.
Supporting Evidence
- Achenbach syndrome is a benign and self-resolving condition often presenting as acute discoloration, pain, and numbness of one or more digits.
- Patients often undergo unnecessary testing and consultations due to the distressing presentation of the syndrome.
- Awareness of Achenbach syndrome can help limit costly and invasive workups.
Takeaway
Achenbach syndrome is a rare condition that causes painful discoloration of a finger, but it's not serious and usually goes away on its own.
Methodology
Case report of a 54-year-old female diagnosed with Achenbach syndrome after extensive evaluation.
Potential Biases
No conflicts of interest or biases were reported by the authors.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
54-year-old White female with a history of smoking.
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