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Familial koilonychia.

D L Crosby1, M J Petersen

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Cutis
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Familial koilonychia, a nail disorder, can be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. This condition, characterized by spoon-shaped nails, may occur with or without iron deficiency anemia.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Genetics
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Koilonychia, or spoon nail, is a recognized clinical indicator of iron deficiency.
  • It can manifest with or without accompanying anemia.
  • The condition has various potential causes, including genetic factors.