title: Occupational koilonychia from organic solvents.
abstract: Occupational koilonychia of the finger-nails among cabinet makers is reported. Six cases occurred in workers in close contact with a mixture of organic solvents (thinners). The deformity involved particularly the thumb, index and middle finger-nails, due to a particular way of cleaning metal accessories in finished furniture. The possible mechanism is discussed.
mesh_terms: D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents