Green nail syndrome
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].
Synonyms and keywords:: Chloronychia.
Overview
Green nail syndrome, also known as chloronychia,[1] is a paronychial infection caused due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa that can develop in individuals whose hands are frequently submerged in water.[2] It may also occur as transverse green stripes that are ascribed to intermittent episodes of infection.[3]:272,791
Physical examination
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Extremities
References
- ↑ Maes, M (Apr 2002). "[Green nail syndrome or chloronychia]". Revue medicale de Liege (in French). 57 (4): 233–5. PMID 12073797. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ "Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections: Clinical Presentation". eMedicine. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.Template:Check isbn