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Review
. 2018 Jan 3;6(1):166-169.
doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2018.025. eCollection 2018 Jan 25.

Cutaneous Microembolism of Fingers and Toes

Uwe Wollina  1 , André Koch  1 , Birgit Heinig  2 , Georgi Tchernev  3   4 , Torello Lotti  5
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Review

Cutaneous Microembolism of Fingers and Toes

Uwe Wollina et al. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. .

Abstract

A macro vascular embolism is a well-known emergency. In contrast, cutaneous microembolism is a lesser known symptom. However, cutaneous microembolism of fingers and toes is a red flag symptom for vascular emergencies. The underlying cause may involve infectious, immunological, metabolic and physical disorders, coagulation disorders and malignancies. Early recognition can help to live safe.

Keywords: Autoimmune disorders; Coagulation disorders; Infections; Metabolic disorders; Microembolism; Physical factors; Skin; Tumors; Vascular occlusive disease.

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Arterial microembolism of the finger in a 74-year-old female patient with cardiac arrhythmia
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Arterial microembolism in a male patient (79-year-old) due to bacterial septicaemia. (a) Foot with macular lesions and digital ulcers. (b) Detail of the heel. (c) Detail of the plantar region. (d) Macular lesions on the tip of the toes
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Figure 3
Arterial microembolism in a 49-year-old male patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. (a) Periungual erythema. (b) Cutaneous microembolism of the toes
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Figure 4
Combination of perniones and cutaneous micro embolism on the toes
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