title: Yellow nail syndrome: dystrophic nails, peripheral lymphedema and chronic cough.
abstract: A case involving a 41-year-old man with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is reported. YNS is a rare disorder characterized by yellow, dystrophic nails, peripheral lymphedema and bronchiectasis with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. YNS is often misdiagnosed because the syndrome is not well known. An interdisciplinary approach is required to recognize and collate the components of the syndrome accurately. Correct diagnosis is of utmost clinical importance because YNS can occur secondary to malignancies and autoimmune disorders. Hence, the diagnosis of YNS must prompt further investigation.
authors: Department of Radiology, University Medical Center, Regensburg, Germany. christian.dornia@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
authors: Christian
authors: C
authors: Dornia
authors: Ursula
authors: U
authors: Johst
authors: Tobias
authors: T
authors: Lange
authors: Sabine
authors: S
authors: Kab
authors: Okka Wilkea
authors: OW
authors: Hamer
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D009262:Nails / Q000473:pathology; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D056684:Yellow Nail Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents