Thoracic surgical implications of the yellow nail syndrome

Idiopathic lymphedema associated with yellow discoloration of the nail beds constitutes the yellow nail syndrome. Pleural effusions and chronic sinusitis are also frequently present. This report describes a case of yellow nail syndrome in a 65-year-old woman.

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Published in:The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 1986-05, Vol.91 (5), p.788-790
Main Authors: David, I, Crawford, FA, Jr, Hendrix, GH, Harley, RA, Tucker, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic Disease
Dermatology
Female
Hair and nails disorders
Humans
Lymphedema - complications
Lymphedema - pathology
Lymphedema - surgery
Medical sciences
Nail Diseases - complications
Nail Diseases - surgery
Pigmentation Disorders - complications
Pleural Effusion - etiology
Pleural Effusion - pathology
Pleural Effusion - surgery
Recurrence
Syndrome
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Summary:Idiopathic lymphedema associated with yellow discoloration of the nail beds constitutes the yellow nail syndrome. Pleural effusions and chronic sinusitis are also frequently present. This report describes a case of yellow nail syndrome in a 65-year-old woman.
ISSN:0022-5223
1097-685X
DOI:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)36002-7