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The very term "acrocyanosis" is often applied inappropriately in cases when blue discoloration of the hands, feet, or parts of the face is noted. [1] The principal (primary) form of acrocyanosis is that of a benign cosmetic condition, [2] sometimes caused by a relatively benign neurohormonal disorder. [3]
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Cyanosis is the change of body tissue color to a bluish-purple hue, as a result of decrease in the amount of oxygen bound to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells of the capillary bed. [1]
Erythrocyanosis crurum is a skin condition, a variant of acrocyanosis caused by chronic exposure to cold. See also. Chilblains; List of cutaneous conditions;
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The ankle is often considered to comprise not only the ankle joint itself but also the structures surrounding it at the lower end of the leg and the beginning of the foot proper. Ankle pain may be symptomatic of inflammation of, or injury to, any of the tissues present in the region, including the joint space, cartilage , tendons , ligaments ...
They also “kept denying” her and her husband Charles’ requests for an electroencephalogram (EEG) test, which measures electrical activity in the brain, when they noticed Caper’s feet ...
Flat feet (Pes planus foot) essentially means that the arch inside the foot is flat. This very common painless disorder may occur at birth or after pregnancy. Flat feet generally do not cause problems but may sometimes cause the foot to rotate inwards (pronation). There are orthotic shoe insoles (foot orthotics) that help correct flat feet.