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Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by at least 2 of the following characteristics: yellowed, dystrophic nails; lymphedema; and sinopulmonary complications including pleural effusion, bronchiectasis, and chronic sinusitis. 1,2 Yellow nail syndrome can also be associated with malignancy or autoimmune conditions or can be idiopat...
30 cze 2023 · In yellow nail syndrome, nails thicken and grow slower. This results in the nails turning a yellowish color. Nails affected by yellow nail syndrome might lack a cuticle and detach from the nail bed in places. Yellow nail syndrome may be a symptom of a lung disease, such as chronic bronchitis.
Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by at least 2 of the following characteristics: yellowed, dystrophic nails; lymphedema; and sinopulmonary complica-tions including pleural effusion, bronchiec-tasis, and chronic sinusitis.1,2 Yellow nail syndrome can also be associated with malig-nancy or autoimmune conditions or can be idiop...
19 wrz 2022 · Assess the common physical exam findings associated with yellow nail syndrome. Evaluate the reasons for a delayed diagnosis of yellow nail syndrome. Determine interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance yellow nail syndrome and improve outcomes.
19 wrz 2022 · Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare condition defined by the presence of 2 of the following: Slow-growing, hard, yellow, and dystrophic nails. Lymphedema. Respiratory tract disease . The earliest case of YNS was reported by Heller in 1927.
26 wrz 2018 · Yellow nail syndrome is a rare condition that presents as a clinical triad of chronic respiratory symptoms, lymphedema, and yellow, dystrophic nails.
16 maj 2022 · People with yellow nail syndrome get yellow, curved nails that may thicken or fall off. They also may have respiratory symptoms, such as a chronic cough, and usually have swollen lower legs or ankles. Experts don’t know what causes yellow nail syndrome.