Blue Toe Syndrome
"Blue Toe Syndrome" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A condition that is caused by recurring atheroembolism in the lower extremities. It is characterized by cyanotic discoloration of the toes, usually the first, fourth, and fifth toes. Discoloration may extend to the lateral aspect of the foot. Despite the gangrene-like appearance, blue toes may respond to conservative therapy without amputation.
| Descriptor ID |
D018438
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C14.907.355.350.454.500.200 C14.907.617.249
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