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Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disorder characterized by a triad of yellow dystrophic nails, lymphedema, and chronic respiratory manifestations.1 YNS often occurs in adults older than 40 years, with no… Click to show full abstract
Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disorder characterized by a triad of yellow dystrophic nails, lymphedema, and chronic respiratory manifestations.1 YNS often occurs in adults older than 40 years, with no sex predominance. However, few pediatric cases have been reported.1 We describe a child having congenital YNS with several features, including congenital nail dystrophy, pleural effusion, and eyelid and lower-limb lymphedema.
Keywords:
nail syndrome;
congenital yellow;
nail;
yellow nail;
lymphedema
Journal Title: JAAD Case Reports
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: JAAD Case Reports
Year Published: 2019
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