Yellow nail syndrome*
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Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by three main features: discoloration of the nails, together with dystrophic alterations; lymphedema; and pleural effusion. It is often accompanied by bronchiectasis and chronic rhinosinusitis. Herein, we report a case of the complete syndrome with bilateral pleural effusion in a patient under treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis for nine months. There was a family history of two similar cases in siblings.
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Abstract Background: Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disease of unknown etiology, presenting with lymphedema, respiratory symptoms and yellow nails. Case Report: We have reported a 10 year-old female who presented with yellow discoloration, thickness and increased convexity of nail cuticles in all fingers and toes. On examination, non-pitting edema was present on both lower limbs. KEYWOR...
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