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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== | ==Treatment== |
Revision as of 14:22, 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.
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.