Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Review Article. Issue 6 (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Woodfield, Georgia E.; Loebinger, Michael R.; Wilson, Robert
• Is Part Of: Clinical pulmonary medicine. Volume 23:Issue 6(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: yellow nail syndrome -- bronchiectasis -- Pseudomonas aeruginosa -- infection -- rare diseases; Lungs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.24005
• DOI: 10.1097/CPM.0000000000000178
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1068-0640

Abstract

Abstract : Yellow nail syndrome is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by a triad of yellow dystrophic nails, lymphedema, and respiratory manifestations. These include chronic cough with sputum production, recurrent respiratory infections, pleural effusions, bronchiectasis, and rhinosinusitis. This paper reviews the literature on this rare condition, aiming to increase awareness of this disease to allow better diagnosis, management, and patient outcomes.