Vascular Disease Patient Information Page: Achenbach syndrome (paroxysmal finger hematoma) – Alexandra L Solomon, Elizabeth V Ratchford, 2024
Achenbach syndrome, also known as paroxysmal finger hematoma, can be an unwelcome and anxiety-provoking surprise for patients. Fortunately, though this condition can cause discomfort, it is not dangerous. The syndrome was named after Dr Walter Achenbach, a German internist who was the first to publish a description of six cases in the late 1950s. 1 – 3 The term paroxysmal finger hematoma refers to episodic (paroxysmal) bleeding into the tissues under the skin (hematoma) of the finger(s). Overall, Achenbach
