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A Case of Yellow Nail Syndrome Manifesting as Chronic Recurrent Pleural Effusion

Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases,
2009, v.67 no.6, pp.565-568







& (2009). A Case of Yellow Nail Syndrome Manifesting as Chronic Recurrent Pleural Effusion. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases, 67(6), 565-568.
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Abstract

Yellow nail syndrome is a rare cause of pleural effusions. This syndrome is characterized by yellow discoloration of nails, lymphedema, and respiratory disorders, including pleural effusion, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and chronic sinusitis. The etiology of this syndrome is obscure, but the pathogenesis seems to be related with impaired lymphatic drainage. We report a case of yellow nail syndrome in a 70-year-old female with the typical clinical findings (yellow discoloration of nails, lymphedema, and chronic pleural effusion) of this disorder and with proven lymphatic obstruction on lymphoscintigraphy.

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Pleural Effusion, Yellow Nail Syndrome, Lymphedema

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