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Hereditary lymphedema and yellow nails

Known as: nails syndrome yellow, Nail Syndromes, Yellow, yellow nail 
A rare condition characterized by the presence of yellow nails, LYMPHEDEMA, and/or PLEURAL EFFUSION with respiratory tract involvement. Abnormal… 
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Autosomal dominant inheritanceFOXC2 geneIn BloodLymphedema

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Lymphedema of the lower extremities, recurrent pneumonia, bronchiectasis, and yellowed nails

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Nail Diseases

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2015
2015
Pleural effusion associated with primary lymphedema: a perspective on the yellow nail syndrome.
A 28-year-old woman with bilateral pleural effusions and generalized, primary lymphedema beginning with facial erysipelas at 6… 
2009
2009
Laser treatment for toenail fungus
An infrared pulsed laser was used to irradiate toenails with visible signs of bacterial/fungal infections. Seventeen subjects… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Brittle nails: pathogenesis and treatment.
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
A Surgical Approach to Ingrown Nail: Partial Matricectomy Using CO2 Laser
BACKGROUND Ingrown nail is a deformity characterized by a transverse overcurvature of the lateral nail plate that causes nail… 
2002
2002
Lead exposure in scaffolders during refurbishment construction activity--an observational study.
The toxic effects of lead have been known for centuries. Occupational exposure to this chemical hazard has also been well… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
Nail abnormalities in nondermatologic patients: prevalence and possible role as diagnostic aids.
1990
1990
Yellow nails, lymphedema and pleural effusion. Treatment of chronic pleural effusion with pleuroperitoneal shunting.
Pleural effusion secondary to lymphedema may be chronic, symptomatic and refractory to treatment, occasionally requiring invasive… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Penetration of the human nail plate: the effects of vehicle pH on the permeation of miconazole
In order to assess the relative permeability of the nail plate to ionized and unionized drugs the permeation of miconazole at… 
1984
1984
A comparison of relaxation training and competing response training to eliminate hair pulling and nail biting.
1970
1970
The Prevalence of Nail-biting in Normal and Abnormal Populations
Many text-books of psychiatry include an inquiry about a history of nail-biting in their scheme of history taking, and if nail… 
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