A Blue Finger, Severe Cyanosis of Raynaud's Phenomenon with Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) can be classified as either primary or secondary and is traditionally characterized by triphasic color changes, including white/ischemia (blanching), blue/cyanosis, and red/hyperemia. Secondary RP, resulting from the use of handheld vibrating tools, is also referred to as vibration white finger. Blanching typically occurs in the fingertips; however, there are no documented cases of severe bilateral cyanosis associated with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).

Case presentation

A 69-year-old male with a 40-year history of using vibrating tools such as chainsaws, picks, and vibrators presented with symptoms of coldness, burning, and numbness. Photographs of the RP were taken during the winter after the patient had been outdoors without ade

SUBMITTER: Hirano H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503843 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature