Acrocyanosis - A Symptom with Many Facettes

Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2018 Jan 10;6(1):208-212. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2018.035. eCollection 2018 Jan 25.

Abstract

Acrocyanosis is an uncommon complaint belonging to the acro-syndromes. It typically presents with coolness and bluish discolourations of hands, feet, ears, nose, lips and nipple. The most frequently affected parts of the body are the hands. This review discusses physical factors, vascular disorders, infectious diseases, haematological disorders, solid tumours genetic disorders, drugs, eating disorders, and spinal disease presenting as or leading to acrocyanosis.

Keywords: Acrocyanosis; Adverse drug reactions; Connective tissue diseases; Raynaud syndrome; Tumors; hands and feet; vascular disorders.

Publication types

  • Review