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. 2021 Feb 2;22(3):156-157.
doi: 10.1002/jgf2.416. eCollection 2021 May.

Primary acrocyanosis

Yuki Takeuchi  1 , Junji Tsukagoshi  2
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Primary acrocyanosis

Yuki Takeuchi et al. J Gen Fam Med. .

Abstract

Primary acrocyanosis is a benign condition characterized by persistent blue discoloration of the peripheral extremities caused by vasospasm.

Keywords: acrocyanosis; family medicine.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest for this report.

Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
A, Blue discoloration of the hands. B, Disappearance of the blue discoloration transiently on application of finger pressure
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Disappearance of the blue discoloration two months after the onset of symptoms
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