Acrocyanosis (not benign)
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| ICD-10 | I73.8. |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 443.89 |
| DiseasesDB | 29444 |
Acrocyanosis refers to a bluish or cyanotic discoloration of the skin of the hands and sometimes the feet. It is often a benign condition that does not require medical intervention; but when it is not, it could indicate a serious medical problem and may shed important information when rendering a differential diagnosis.
Acrocyanosis may be seen in patients with connective tissue diseases, thromboangiitis obliterans, and diseases associated with central cyanosis. It can also arise chronically from a neurohormonal disorder of the cardiovascular system or acutely due to shock. Acrocyanosis can also be a sign of a sinister but slow-growing disease such as cardiac failure. It is also seen in cold agglutinin autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.
[edit] See also
- Acrocyanosis (benign) - describes the more common benign condition
