Achenbach syndrome: a case report and literature review

Achenbach syndrome (paroxysmal hematoma of the fingers, acute idiopathic blue finger) is a poorly understood disease of unknown etiology, characterized by episodic bruising, pain, or swelling on one or more fingers or toes. Although the symptoms resolve on their own without any treatment, their appearance against the background of complete well-being can cause anxiety in a person, forcing him to seek emergency care. Making a correct diagnosis can be difficult due to the low awareness of clinicians about this pathology, which often leads to the appointment of unnecessary and expensive methods of examination and treatment. The article presents a clinical observation of a patient with Achenbach syndrome of a finger and a literature review dedicated to this disease.