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{{SK}} Primary lymphedema associated with yellow nails and pleural effusion | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Yellow nail syndrome''' is a [[medicine|medical]] [[syndrome]] that includes [[pleural effusion]]s, [[lymphedema | '''Yellow nail syndrome''' is a [[medicine|medical]] [[syndrome]] that includes [[pleural effusion]]s, [[lymphedema]] and yellow [[dystrophy|dystrophic]] nails. Sometimes yellow nails are referred to as smoker's fingers. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
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*[[Bronchiectasis]] in about 40% of people with yellow nail syndrome. | *[[Bronchiectasis]] in about 40% of people with yellow nail syndrome. | ||
*Chronic [[sinusitis]] | *Chronic [[sinusitis]] | ||
*[[Congenital]] [[hypoplasia]] / [[dysplasia]] of peripheral [[lymph vessel]]s | |||
==Treatment== | |||
===Pharmacotherapy=== | |||
====Chronic Pharmacotherapies==== | |||
Normal treatment for swelling and any respiratory problems is appropriate. Nutritional supplementation with Vitamin E in some studies has been shown to be effective in controlling nail changes. | |||
==References== | |||
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{{Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous | {{Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue}} | ||
[[Category:Pulmonology]] | [[Category:Pulmonology]] | ||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
[[Category:Nail | [[Category:Nail diseases]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:03, 3 August 2013
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Primary lymphedema associated with yellow nails and pleural effusion
Overview
Yellow nail syndrome is a medical syndrome that includes pleural effusions, lymphedema and yellow dystrophic nails. Sometimes yellow nails are referred to as smoker's fingers.
Pathophysiology
Associated Conditions
- Bronchiectasis in about 40% of people with yellow nail syndrome.
- Chronic sinusitis
- Congenital hypoplasia / dysplasia of peripheral lymph vessels
Treatment
Pharmacotherapy
Chronic Pharmacotherapies
Normal treatment for swelling and any respiratory problems is appropriate. Nutritional supplementation with Vitamin E in some studies has been shown to be effective in controlling nail changes.