Yellow nail syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis: an aetiology beyond thiol drugs
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Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare entity characterized by a triad of nail changes, lymphoedema and lung involvement. We report a 57-year-old man with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and YNS. We have reviewed the previous case reports of RA and YNS and discuss the pulmonary manifestations.
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1 of 2 DESCRIPTION Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) was fi rst described in 1964 by Samman and White, who noted the association of nail discolouration and leg oedema. 1 Emerson added pleural effusion as the third element of YNS. 2 Hiller et al reported that the respiratory manifestations are diverse and include pleural effusion, bronchiectasis, rhinosinusitis, chronic cough and recurrent lung infecti...
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دوره 2016 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016