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19 wrz 2022 · Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare condition defined by a presence of two of the following: (1) slow-growing, hard, yellow, and dystrophic nails, (2) lymphedema, and (3) respiratory tract disease. The earliest case of YNS was reported by Heller in 1927.
27 lut 2017 · YNS is diagnosed based on a triad associating yellow nail discoloration, pulmonary manifestations (chronic cough, bronchiectasia, pleural effusion) and lower limb lymphedema. Chronic sinusitis is frequently associated with the triad. YNS etiology remains unknown but a role of lymphatic impairment is usually evoked.
16 maj 2022 · What are the symptoms of yellow nail syndrome? Yellow nail syndrome has three main types of symptoms: Nail changes: Your nails may grow slower or stop growing. They usually become thick, yellow or green and may detach from your nail bed and fall off. Nail changes may affect one or all nails.
19 wrz 2022 · The diagnosis of YNS can be difficult because patients rarely present concurrently with all 3 clinical criteria. Lymphedema is the initial symptom in approximately one-third of YNS diagnoses. Prognosis and disease course depend on the individual's symptoms and timing of diagnosis.
26 wrz 2018 · Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare condition characterized by a clinical triad of slow-growing, yellow, dystrophic nails, lymphedema, and recurring respiratory symptoms. 1 It typically presents between the fourth and eighth decades with a slight male predominance, and the greatest incidence occurs after the age of 50. 2 YNS was first ...
16 kwi 2024 · If you have symptoms of yellow nail syndrome, a healthcare provider will carefully listen to your symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order diagnostic tests to rule out other conditions. While you can't prevent yellow nail syndrome, the good news is that its symptoms are manageable with different therapies.
27 lut 2017 · Yellow nail syndrome (YNS; OMIM 153300, ORPHA662) is a very rare disorder that almost always occurs after 50 years of age but a juvenile or familial form has also been observed.
