Koilonychia
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Other names | Spoon nails |
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Specialty | Dermatology |
Koilonychia, also known as spoon nails,
Koilonychia is associated with Plummer–Vinson syndrome and iron deficiency anemia. It has also been associated with lichen planus, syphilis, and rheumatic fever. The term is from the Greek: κοῖλος, koilos, "hollow", ὄνυξ, onyx, "nail".
Even though koilonychia has been associated with iron deficiency in case reports, it is more likely seen as an occupational change in nails and may be idiopathic; ruling out iron deficiency anemia in these patients is the only work-up necessary in this condition.[4]
See also
- Kyrle disease
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- ^ Kumar, Robbins and Cotran: Pathologic Basis of Disease, 7th ed., 2005. Saunders.
- ^ Rich P. Stratman E, Corona R (eds.). "Overview of nail disorders". UpToDate. Waltham MA. Retrieved April 27, 2020.