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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Yellow nail syndrome''' is a [[medicine|medical]] [[syndrome]] that includes [[pleural effusion]]s, [[lymphedema|lymphoedema]] and yellow [[dystrophy|dystrophic]] nails. | '''Yellow nail syndrome''' is a [[medicine|medical]] [[syndrome]] that includes [[pleural effusion]]s, [[lymphedema|lymphoedema]] and yellow [[dystrophy|dystrophic]] nails. Sometimes yellow nails are referred to as smoker's fingers. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== |
Revision as of 14:23, 13 August 2012
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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, lymphoedema 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.