Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the yellow fever virus (YFV), a member of the Flaviviridae family. It is transmitted primarily by Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and South America. After transmission through a mosquito bite, the virus initially replicates in skin-resident immune cells such as dendritic cells and macrophages. These cells then migrate to the lymph nodes, where viral replication increases, eventually leading to...

Endocarditis II: Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

Endocarditis II: Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

Endocarditis can present various clinical features depending on the causative organism and the patient's underlying health conditions. Initially, the clinical features of infective endocarditis develop gradually, presenting with nonspecific symptoms that can be easily mistaken for other illnesses.General SymptomsEarly symptoms of infective endocarditis are fever, chills, weakness, malaise, fatigue, and weight loss. These symptoms reflect the systemic nature of the infection and the body's...

Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives

Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives

The first thing a clinician sees is the skin, so the examination of the skin should be part of any thorough physical examination. Most skin disorders are relatively benign, but a few, including melanomas, can be fatal if untreated. A couple of the more noticeable disorders, albinism and vitiligo, affect the appearance of the skin and its accessory organs.
Albinism
Albinism is a genetic disorder that affects (completely or partially) the coloring of skin, hair, and eyes. The defect is primarily...

Jaundice

Jaundice

Jaundice, or icterus, is the yellow discoloration of the skin, sclerae, and mucous membranes. It happens when plasma bilirubin levels rise above 2.5-3 mg/dL, leading to bilirubin deposition in tissue.Bilirubin is a byproduct of hemoglobin degradation. In macrophages, hemoglobin breaks down into globin and heme. Globin is converted into amino acids, while heme is turned into biliverdin by heme oxygenase, which is then reduced to unconjugated bilirubin by biliverdin reductase.Unconjugated...

Arboviral Encephalitis

Arboviral Encephalitis

Arboviral encephalitis refers to brain inflammation caused by arthropod-borne viruses, particularly those transmitted through mosquito vectors. Among these, West Nile virus (WNV), a member of the Flaviviridae family, is a significant public health concern. WNV is an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. Human infection typically begins when an infected mosquito introduces the virus into the dermis during feeding. The primary transmission cycle involves birds as amplifying hosts...

Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management

Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management

Nursing Assessment:Nursing management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) involves taking the patient's history, focusing on primary complaints such as chest pain, dyspnea, and excessive sweating (diaphoresis), as well as other symptoms like back or jaw pain, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, dizziness, and fatigue. The nurse also reviews the patient's history of cardiac events, risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, family history, and current medications.In the objective assessment,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Semmes-Weinstein monofilament: A tool to quantify skin sensation in macular lesions for leprosy diagnosis.

Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology·2021

Same author

Strengths of primary healthcare regarding care provided for chronic kidney disease.

Revista latino-americana de enfermagem·2016

Same author

Eritema elevatum diutinum as a differential diagnosis of rheumatic diseases: case report.

Revista brasileira de reumatologia·2012

Same author

Pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans: case report and review of medical literature.

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia·2011

Same author

Acute acneiform eruption induced by interferon beta-1b during treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia·2011

Same author

Hay-Wells syndrome: a case report.

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia·2010

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies

Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies

Published on: January 11, 2019

[Yellow nail syndrome: case report].

Ronaldo Figueredo Machado¹, Dário Júnior de Freitas Rosa, Christiane Chaves Augusto Leite

¹Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil. ronaldofigueiredo@hotmail.com

Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia

|March 2, 2010

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Yellow Nail Syndrome is a rare condition characterized by lymphedema, pleural effusion, and yellow nails. This case highlights the classical triad, often associated with other health issues.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies

Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies

Published on: January 11, 2019

Area of Science:

Medicine
Rare Diseases
Dermatology

Background:

Yellow Nail Syndrome (YNS) is a rare disorder.
It is characterized by a distinct triad: lymphedema, pleural effusion, and yellow, dystrophic nails.

Observation:

This report details a case presenting the classical triad of Yellow Nail Syndrome.
The patient exhibited all three hallmark symptoms of the condition.

Findings:

YNS is associated with various conditions, including respiratory diseases, autoimmune disorders, malignancies, and immunodeficiencies.
However, only about one-third of reported cases manifest the complete triad.

Implications:

Understanding the classical triad is crucial for diagnosing Yellow Nail Syndrome.
Recognizing associated conditions can aid in comprehensive patient management and prognosis.