Slow growing and laterally curved yellow nails - there was associated bronchiectasis
Keywords: Enhanced transverse nail curvature, Female, Fingernail, Hand, Nail hyperkeratosis, Opaque nails, Xanthonychia, Yellow discolouration
Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disorder of the nail, which is usually accompanied by lymphoedema (swelling of parts of the body caused by blockage or damage to the drainage of the lymphatic system). It may also be associated with recurrent pleural effusions (fluid collection in space surrounding the lungs) and less commonly bronchiectasis (chronic, abnormal dilation of the bronchi in the lungs), chronic bronchitis and sinus infections.
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Source: Dr Ian Coulson
