Yellow nail syndrome associated with empyema.
The yellow nail syndrome is a rare condition consisting of slow-growing dystrophic nails and oedema, usually affecting the ankles, and probably due to defective lymphatic drainage. Its association with mild chronic pulmonary disease has been recognized. We describe a case initially complicated by a recurrent pleural effusion but, more importantly, by the development of bronchiectasis and thoracic empyema.
Lodge
J P
JP
Hunter
A M
AM
Saunders
N R
NR
D004653:Empyema / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography