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[Yellow nail syndrome with chylous effusions]
J Valmary1, P Delbrouck, R Herning
1Clinique médicale, Paris.
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Yellow nail syndrome, a condition causing yellow nails and lymphatic issues, can lead to rare chylous effusions in the chest and abdomen. This case highlights probable primary lymphatic system abnormalities as the cause.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Genetics
Background:
- Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) presents with characteristic nail changes, lymphedema, and respiratory issues.
- Pleural effusions in YNS are typically exudative with normal lipid levels.