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Paroxysmal hematoma of the finger

MedGen UID:
99176
Concept ID:
C0473563
Pathologic Function
Synonyms: Achenbach Syndrome; Achenbach's syndrome
SNOMED CT: Achenbach's syndrome (238824006); Paroxysmal hematoma of the finger (238824006)

Definition

A rare disorder which affects the volar surfaces of fingers. Clinical signs include recurrent, spontaneous or post-traumatic bruising of fingers. The clinical course of the resultant hematoma usually follows a pattern of resolution within days. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVParoxysmal hematoma of the finger

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