Yellow nail syndrome in a 10-year-old girl
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.39, no.1, pp.105-109, 1997 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 39 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 1997
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.105-109
- Keywords: bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, dystrophic nails, yellow nails, lymphedema, special diet
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
A 10-year-old girl with yellow dystrophic wile, bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis and lower-limb lymphedema is presented. The underlying mechanism remains unkown although it has been postulated to be associated with lymphatic abnormalities. To date no causative treatment exists. Our patient war treated with conservative management, including a low-fat diet supplemented with medium-chain triglycerides. Moderate improvement in the lymphedema of the lower extremities was observed. To our knowledge this Is the first case of yellow Mil syndrome to be treated with diet.