Severe self-healing nail dystrophy in a patient on peritoneal dialysis.
The unusual case of a patient on peritoneal dialysis who progressively developed onychodystrophy of the hands 2 months after Acinetobacter peritonitis had been reported. The nail disease consisted of acute pseudoclubbing, elkonyxis, severe Beau's lines and onychomadesis and showed spontaneous recovery within 4 months. Although reminiscent of severe Beau's lines and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, this observation shows a peculiar nail disorder of unknown cause.
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Institute of Dermatologic Sciences, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore, University of Milan, Italy.
Gelmetti
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Cambiaghi
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D000151:Acinetobacter Infections / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000150:complications