A rare condition characterized by the presence of yellow nails, LYMPHEDEMA, and/or
PLEURAL EFFUSION with respiratory tract involvement. Abnormal lymphatic network may play a role in its etiology. Occasionally inherited, yellow nail syndrome mostly is sporadic without apparent family history.
Previous index(es): Nail Diseases (1978-2009)
Semantic type(s): Pathologic Function; Disease or Syndrome
MeSH record created: 06/07/2009
MeSH record revised: 06/07/2009