S.m. Seyed Mirzaei,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (12-2008)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Yellow Nail Syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by lymphatic vessels injury or obstruction. This syndrome is manifested by nail changes, lymphedema, pulmonary involvement and protein loosing enteropathy.
Historty: A 19 year old young girl was presented by diarrhea, generalized edema, nail changes and severe hypoalbuminemia. According to the above findings, yellow nail syndrome was diagnosed. Her family history showed that three infants from maternal ancestral side were also involved.
Conclusion: Although yellow nail syndrome is an uncommon disease but can be presented with familial pattern and in successive generations.
Key words: Yellow Nail Syndrome, Lymphedema, Protein Loosing, Enteropaty, Familial Distribution
