Erythrocyanosis crurum puellarum I73.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Red Thigh

History
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Klingmüller, 1925

Definition
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Special form of acrocyanosis.

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Etiopathogenesis
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Functional circulatory disorders after cold stimulation. Probably also endocrine dysfunction.

Manifestation
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Especially with obese girls.

Localization
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Especially lower legs.

Clinical features
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Cyanotic, blurred erythema, clear follicle marking ( perniosis follicularis), pasty infiltrates. Iris diaphragm phenomenon, regression of symptoms when heat is applied. Cinnabar stains after rubbing and finger pressure = arterial hyperemic reaction.

Differential diagnosis
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Pernio; erythema nodosum; erythema induratum; erythromelalgia; panniculitis.

Therapy
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S.u. Acrocyanosis. Hormone therapy in case of diagnosed endocrine disorder.

Progression/forecast
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Healing up to the 4th decade of life.

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Incoming links (6)

Acrocyanosis; Column leg, cyanotic; Cryopathies; Follicular perniosis; Nodular vasculitis; Red thigh;

Outgoing links (10)

Acrocyanosis; Cyanosis; Erythema; Erythema nodosum; Erythromelalgia; Follicular perniosis; Iris diaphragm phenomenon; Nodular vasculitis; Panniculitis (overview); Perniones;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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