Open AccessAchenbach's syndrome: a rare condition
Author(s) -
Carlos I. Higuera-Cetina,
Lina M. Montaña-Gómez,
Yelson Alejandro Picón-Jaimes,
Javier Esteban Orozco-Chinome,
Iván David Lozada-Martínez,
Luís Rafael Moscote-Salazar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jrsm open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2054-2704
DOI - 10.1177/20542704211047121
Subject(s) - disease , medicine , emergency department , psychology , dermatology , psychiatry , pediatrics , pathology
Achenbach's syndrome corresponds to a pathology characterized by the appearance of ecchymoses and bruises on the fingers of the hands and eventually on the feet. It is a benign and self-limited disease, which is accompanied by pain. It generates great concern because its sudden appearance leads women who are the most affected to consult the emergency services. At present, its pathophysiology is unknown and requires knowledge of the disease to diagnose it. It is a must for poorly trained professionals.