Autoerythrocyte sensitization (Gardner-Diamond) syndrome mimicking compartment syndrome

Karatosun V. A., Satoglu S., Gunal I., ALPTEKİN K.

ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, vol.123, no.7, pp.370-371, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 123 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00402-003-0544-6
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.370-371
  • Keywords: autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome, Gardner-Diamond syndrome, psychogenic purpura, compartment syndrome, PSYCHOGENIC PURPURA, AUTOSENSITIZATION
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a case with an unusual manifestation of autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome (Gardner-Diamond syndrome). The patient had the clinical signs of compartment syndrome of the forearm requiring fasciotomy. Dermatological signs identical to Gardner-Diamond syndrome should alert the physician to avoid unnecessary fasciotomy, as these patients respond well to psychiatric treatment as in the present case.