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A visually striking case of primary acrocyanosis: A rare cause of the blue digit.
Kent, Jessica T; Carr, David.
  • Kent JT; University of Toronto, Department of Emergency Medicine, 754 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5P 1M2, Canada. Electronic address: jekent@nosm.ca.
  • Carr D; Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Investigator, University Health Network, Medical Director of Stadium Medicine, Toronto Blue Jays, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada. Electronic address: david.carr@uhn.ca.
Am J Emerg Med ; 40: 227.e3-227.e4, 2021 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1060839
ABSTRACT
Cold environments can trigger a variety of conditions, which, in their acute phase often present to the Emergency Department. Primary acrocyanosis is a distinct, rare condition which may be missed resulting in misdiagnosis and mismanagement. Primary acrocyanosis is a peripheral vascular disorder defined by painless, symmetrical discoloration of the distal appendages and uniquely characterized by persistence of the skin color changes after cold exposure. We present a case of a 24-year-old female who presented to the Emergency Department with peripheral cyanosis after cold exposure and was eventually diagnosed with primary acrocyanosis by Rheumatology. The prognosis for primary acrocyanosis is quite good in comparison to other acrosyndromes and once secondary causes of acrocyanosis have been ruled, out can be managed conservatively with lifestyle modifications and potential follow-up with Rheumatology.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Cyanosis / Fingers Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Young adult Language: English Journal: Am J Emerg Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Cyanosis / Fingers Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Young adult Language: English Journal: Am J Emerg Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article