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	Acrocyanosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Acrocyanosis is a disorder of the cardiovascular system that causes cyanosis (a bluish discoloration of the skin) of the hands and sometimes the feet.
		Acrocyanosis is characterized by peripheral cyanosis: persistent cyanosis of the hands or of the hands and feet.
		Acrocyanosis is diagnosed clinically, based on the medical history and physical examination.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acrocyanosis (407 words)

	The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
		We describe acrocyanosis as the most unusual side effect of imipramine, which is widely used in childhood and adolescents, and we review the pathogenesis of this phenomenon.
		Anderson et al.[5] reported acrocyanosis which developed in an 11-year old girl who received imipramine for enuresis and they suggested that neurohormonal activities of imipramine may cause this reaction.
		The diagnosis of this case was acrocyanosis characterized by persistent dusky discoloration of the hands and feet, which were sometimes cold and sweaty as well.
	tjp.dergisi.org /text.php3?id=63 (990 words)

	Cyanosis, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
		"Acrocyanosis" refers to the presence of cyanosis in the extremities, particularly the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
		Acrocyanosis is often normal in babies, provided it is not accompanied by central cyanosis.
		Cyanosis limited exclusively to the hands, the feet and the area around the lips is known as acrocyanosis and is a normal finding in babies.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/heart-encyclopedia/signs/cyanosis.htm?view=content (605 words)

	PodiatryNetwork.com - Acrocyanosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Acrocyanosis is a vasospastic disorder affecting the arteries supplying blood to the skin of the hands and feet.
		In acrocyanosis the vasospasm affects the arteries supplying blood flow to the skin of the hands and/or feet.
		Typical symptoms and signs of acrocyanosis of the hands or feet, are a persistently cold temperature and blue discoloration.
	www.podiatrynetwork.com /document_disorders.cfm?id=176 (393 words)

	Summary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Acrocyanosis is a common vascular syndrome, benign, embarrassing in everyday living on account of the oedema, the appearance of coldness of the extremities or of the cyanosed look of the fingers.
		One hundred and twelve patients, 110 women, 2 men, average age (42,2 + or 12,1 years), suffering a clinical acrocyanosis for, on average, 15,1 + or 11,7 years, were included over the same winter period, concomitant evaluation being made of the hygrometry and of the outdoor temperature.
		In view of the subjective nature of the symptoms, the overall inconvenience, the impression of cold and oedema, an assessment was made using the visual analogical scale technique.
	www.phlebologie.com /resume/1997/n2/97020285s.html (268 words)

	Raynauds Disease, cold hands, hand pain, numb hands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Differential Diagnosis - Raynaud's phenomenon should be distinguished from acrocyanosis, a condition in which there is persistent bluish discoloration of the hands or feet.
		Acrocyanosis affects both men and women, and the age at onset is usually between 20 and 45 years.
		The prognosis of patients with idiopathic acrocyanosis is good, and loss of digital tissue is uncommon.
	www.hyperhidrosis-usa.com /raynaud.html (802 words)

	Home \| aHealthyme.com
		Acrocyanosis is a decrease in the amount of oxygen delivered to the extremities.
		Decreased blood supply to the affected areas is caused by constriction or spasm of small blood vessels.
		Acrocyanosis is a painless disorder caused by constriction or narrowing of small blood vessels in the skin of affected patients.
	www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100084986 (439 words)

	Areastematicas.com - Dolor Neuropatico (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Arteriography revealed arteritis, with ulcerated plaque formation at the subclavian-axillary artery junction, consistent with radiation-induced disease, and diffuse irregularity of the axillary artery.
		The patient's acrocyanosis, thought to be due to digital embolization from her vascular disease, improved with antiplatelet therapy.
		The concurrent combination of radiation-induced arteritis and brachial plexopathy is uncommon but should be considered in patients presenting with upper extremity pain or weakness after radiation therapy.
	www.areastematicas.com /www/areatematicadn/contenidos/3/plexopatias/4.htm (136 words)

	Acrocyanosis \| Your Health Connection
		The acrocyanosis patient's pulse is normal, which rules out obstructive diseases.
		Raynaud's disease differs from acrocyanosis in that it causes white and red skin coloration phases, not just bluish discoloration.
		Drugs that block the uptake of calcium (calcium channel blockers) and alpha-one antagonists reduce the symptoms in most cases.
	www.yourhealthconnection.com /topic/topic100586387 (522 words)

	Physical Therapy: Acrocyanosis in a spinal cord injured patient - effects of computer-controlled neuromuscular ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Acrocyanosis in a spinal cord injured patient - effects of computer-controlled neuromuscular electrical stimulation: a case report.
		Acrocyanosis is a circulatory disorder of the extremities which typically causes a dark blue or purple skin discoloration.
		When this condition occurs in conjunction with spinal cord injuries, it is usually as a result of the dilation of the veins due to loss of tone in the blood vessels.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:8328787&refid=ink_tptd_mag (224 words)

	Karger Publishers
		Immunological study performed while acrocyanosis was present showed elevated antinuclear antibody (ANA) titers and circulating immune-complex levels.
		Acrocyanosis has never before been described as side effect in patients undergoing this treatment.
		We believe that our patient's acrocyanosis must be considered a side effect of interferon.
	content.karger.com /ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=ShowFulltext&ProduktNr=224164&Ausgabe=225574&ArtikelNr=17917 (137 words)

	Fox Mill Foot and Ankle Center > Acrocyanosis
		You are in Foot Problems > Vascular Problems > Acrocyanosis.
		Acrocyanosis • Alcoholic Neuropathy • Chilblains (cold feet) •; Erythromelalgia • Ischemic Foot • Neuroma • Spasms • Venous Stasis
		Acrocyanosis is a disorder that affects the arteries supplying blood to the skin of the hands and feet.
	www.footdoctorva.com /prob_vascular_acroc.php (167 words)

	Apgar Testing \| AHealthyMe.com
		Researchers concluded that "The Apgar scoring system remains as relevant for the prediction of neonatal survival today as it was almost 50 years ago".
		Appearance, or color: 2 if the skin is pink all over; 1 for acrocyanosis, where the trunk and head are pink, but the arms and legs are blue; and 0 if the whole body is blue.
		It is rare to receive a true 10, as some acrocyanosis in the newborn is considered normal, and therefore not a cause for concern.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic103549062 (928 words)

	Acrocyanosis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Acrocyanosis: Blueness of the extremities (the hands and feet).
		It is marked by a mottled blue or red discoloration of the skin of the fingers and wrists and the toes and ankles and by profuse sweating and coldness of the fingers and toes.
		Acrocyanosis is caused by narrowing (constriction) of small arterioles (tiny arteries) toward the end of the arms and legs.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2124 (185 words)

	Phototake
		Photograph of the feet showing algodystrophy and unilateral acrocyanosis of the left foot.
		Also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, algodystrophy is marked by a persistent, burning pain and usually follows an injury.
		Acrocyanosis is a circulatory disorder of the hands and feet; the extremity becomes cold, blue, and sweaty.
	www.phototakeusa.com /results.asp?key=CI7687&step=1 (388 words)

	LadyBugDi: Acrocyanosis (Now Raynaud's) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This specialist dealt only with my fingers and some of the medication he put me on caused my legs to swell even more, something I complained about, but he said he was more worried I would lose the fingers so they would take care of the fingers first.
		He diagnosed me with acrocyanosis, not Raynaud's, because of the length of time the fingers stayed fl.They were fl for six to seven weeks.
		It took me almost three years to get the acrocyanosis diagnosis as I was never told what they thought I had.
	www.sclero.org /support/stories/english/l/ladybugdi/a-to-z.html (1396 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Acrocyanosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Acrocyanosis: A condition where the body extremities sweat and turn blue and cold.
		Acrocyanosis: cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion (Source: WordNet 2.1)
		A hierarchical classification of Acrocyanosis: The following list attempts to classify Acrocyanosis into categories where each line is subset of the next.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/acrocyanosis.htm (168 words)

	Foot Doctor Grapevine TX - Podiatrist Grapevine TX - Acrocyanosis
		Spasm of the arteries can occur, blocking the flow of blood.
		Acrocyanosis is seen more frequently in woman than in men.
		However, even among people in their retirement years, many foot problems can be treated successfully, and the pain of foot ailments relieved.
	www.footanklentx.com /prob_vascular_acroc.php (184 words)

	Rashes in Newborns - Keep Kids Healthy
		Most of these rashes will usually clear up on their own without treatment.
		acrocyanosis: a bluish discoloration of a newborns hands and feet.
		This is normal when your baby is cold or crying if the rest of your baby's skin is pink.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /newborn/newbornproblems/rashes.html (668 words)

	Raynaud's Disease -- Why Are My Fingers Blue? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Raynaud's phenomenon should be distinguished from acrocyanosis, a condition in which there is persistent bluish discoloration of the hands or feet.
		Like Raynaud's phenomenon, cyanotic discoloration (blue coloring in fingertips) intensifies during cold exposure, and blush or red coloring in the skin may appear with rewarming.
		Patients with Raynaud's phenomenon should avoid unnecessary cold exposure and wear warm clothing.
	www.itzarion.com /raynauds.html (696 words)

	Clinical Cases and Images - Blog: Acrocyanosis in Pickwickian Syndrome
		Skin of the fingers and toes is cyanotic and cold.
		Acrocyanosis in a patient with polycythemia and hypoxemia
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	casesblog.blogspot.com /2005/04/acrocyanosis-in-pickwickian-syndrome.html (371 words)

	Questions & Answers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		I was okay with that until my family all said to get a second opinion, just in case.
		It can be distinguished from cyanosis (generalized blue color) because mucus membranes inside the mouth, lips, and tongue are nice and pink with acrocyanosis.
		The extremities feel cool to the touch in the blue (purple) areas because those areas have decreased circulation (hence, the color).
	www.askdrwarren.com /qa040126.htm (3053 words)

	eMedicine - Cold Agglutinin Disease : Article by Rajalaxmi McKenna, MD, FACP
		Subsequent observations have led to the understanding that cold agglutinins are usually immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies (less commonly immunoglobulin A [IgA] or immunoglobulin G [IgG]) that may result in hemolytic anemia due to complement-mediated RBC destruction in the reticuloendothelial system.
		Postinfectious anemia, infectious mononucleosis, M pneumoniae infection, acrocyanosis, or cold-precipitated symptoms are clues that require follow-up care.
		Careful planning and coordination with multiple personnel are needed if patients are to undergo a procedure during which their body temperature could fall.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic408.htm (6501 words)

	DermIS - Acrocyanosis (information on the diagnosis) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The disorder is not usually associated with gross arterial disease.
		If it starts later, most commonly in adolescence, acrocyanosis may either persist or improve in adult life.
		The bluish-red discolouration may occur transiently after exposure to cold, or be persistent through the winter or even the summer months.
	www3.dermis.net /dermisroot/en/25206/diagnose.htm (116 words)

	acrocyanosis - OneLook Dictionary Search
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		acrocyanosis : Encarta® World English Dictionary, North American Edition [home, info]
		Acrocyanosis, acrocyanosis : Technical and Popular Medical Terms [home, info]
	www.onelook.com /?w=acrocyanosis (147 words)

	Question_set 086 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		How can the blue toe syndrome be clinically differentiated from acrocyanosis?
		Unlike the findings in blue toe syndrome, acrocyanosis is painless, symmetrical, and more often seen in the upper part of the body, including the hands, nose and lips.
		Acrocyanosis is an unusual vasospastic disorder which can cause cyanosis of areas supplied by end-arteries.
	www.ncemi.org /cgi-ncemi/qad.pl?cmd=showquestion&rf=/usr/www/htdocs/ncemi/qad/086.peripheral_vascular_d.qad&rfj=127 (546 words)

	URGENT MEDICAL HELP REQUIRED --The Doctors Lounge(TM)
		The prevalence is lower in warm climates than in cold climates.
		An important point is to differentiate between Raynaud's and acrocyanosis, a condition in which there is persistent bluish discoloration of the hands or feet.
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	www.thedoctorslounge.net /forums/backup/topic-275.html (666 words)

	hereditary bullous dystrophy
		A skin disease characterized by formation of bullae without evidence of trauma, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation and acrocyanosis in association with microcephaly, subnormal growth and mental development, short tapering fingers, and occasionally deformed nails.
		Skin: Macular epidermolysis bullosa, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and acrocyanosis.
		Temporal features: Males die early in infancy and most patients die during adolescence or earlier.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome340.html (86 words)

	Newborn Study Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		What is the role of surfactant in the transition to breathing air?
		Look at page 337 (fetal circulation) to gain some understanding about murmurs and acrocyanosis in the newborn.
		How can you distinguish between acrocyanosis and true cyanosis?
	www.sonoma.edu /users/k/koshar/n340/Week03_sg.html (589 words)

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