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Yellow nail syndrome

Yellow nail syndrome is a triad of: 
  • Dystrophic, slow growing yellow nails 
  • Lymphoedema 
  • Respiratory manifestations (pleural effusion/bronchiectasis/recurrent lung infections)
2 of the 3 are required for diagnosis


Conditions associated with yellow nail syndrome include: 
  • Rheumatoid arthritis 
  • TB 
  • Malignancy 
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid dysfunction 


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