title: Nail changes associated with systemic disease and vascular insufficiency.
abstract: In some cases, nail changes may not only be the presenting sign of systemic disease, but a sensitive indicator of treatment efficacy as well. Awareness of nail dystrophies and their association with underlying pathology can aid the practitioner in the diagnosis and management of the podiatric patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Kosinski
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009262:Nails / Q000098:blood supply*; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000209:etiology*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology