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Pachyonychia congenita tarda
1Department of Dermatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. roddyh@telstra.easymail.com.au
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|August 24, 2000
Summary
Pachyonychia congenita tarda is a rare disorder causing painful, thickened, and overcurved nails. This case highlights its late onset and association with other skin and oral findings.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Genetics
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Pachyonychia congenita tarda (PC T) is a rare genodermatosis.
- It is characterized by nail dystrophy, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, and oral leukokeratosis.
- The late-onset form (tarda) presents after childhood.