yellow nail syndrome

Term ID

DOID:0050468

Synonyms

Definition

A syndrome that is characterized by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid (lymph) in the soft layers of tissue under the skin resulting in pleural effusions, lymphedema (due to lymphatic hypoplasia) and yellow dystrophic nails hat lack a cuticle, grow slowly, and are loose or detached. (3)

References

• GARD:184
• ICD10CM:L60.5
• MESH:D056684
• MIM:153300
• NCI:C85238
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:400211001
• UMLS_CUI:C0221348

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050468 )