Abstract
A case involving a 41-year-old man with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is reported. YNS is a rare disorder characterized by yellow, dystrophic nails, peripheral lymphedema and bronchiectasis with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. YNS is often misdiagnosed because the syndrome is not well known. An interdisciplinary approach is required to recognize and collate the components of the syndrome accurately. Correct diagnosis is of utmost clinical importance because YNS can occur secondary to malignancies and autoimmune disorders. Hence, the diagnosis of YNS must prompt further investigation.
Highlights
A case involving a 41-year-old man with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is reported
Highresolution computed tomography of the chest performed at a follow-up visit revealed multifocal consolidations as well as multifocal mild cylindrical bronchiectasis with mucus impactions (Figures 2 and 3)
DisCussion Considering the triad of yellow dystrophic nails, lymphedema and bronchiectasis with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections, YNS was diagnosed
Summary
A case involving a 41-year-old man with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is reported. YNS is a rare disorder characterized by yellow, dystrophic nails, peripheral lymphedema and bronchiectasis with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disorder that is characterized by the following: yellow dystrophic nails, peripheral lymphedema and bronchiectasis with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. The disease is often misdiagnosed because the syndrome is not well known. An interdisciplinary approach is required to recognize and collate the components of the syndrome accurately.
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