Journal article
A case of idiopathic acquired leukonychia totalis in a 17-year-old boy
Pediatric dermatology, Vol.38(2), pp.477-480
03/01/2021
DOI: 10.1111/pde.14531
PMID: 33534174
Abstract
Whitening of the nail, or leukonychia, can have a wide range of etiologies including genetic disorders, trauma, poisoning, autoimmune disorders, and infections. Here we detail a case of idiopathic acquired leukonychia totalis in a 17-year-old boy. This condition has been reported 13 times in the literature previously, with only young boys being affected. Proper diagnosis may help minimize unnecessary investigations and prevent additional psychological stress over whether an underlying disease is present.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A case of idiopathic acquired leukonychia totalis in a 17-year-old boy
- Creators
- S. Caleb Freeman - Creighton UniversityMary K. Dick - Creighton UniversityRoshan Abid - University of IowaTaylor M. Tabatabai - University of IowaKristen G. Berrebi - University of IowaMary S. Stone - University of IowaJennifer G. Powers - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Pediatric dermatology, Vol.38(2), pp.477-480
- Publisher
- Wiley
- DOI
- 10.1111/pde.14531
- PMID
- 33534174
- ISSN
- 0736-8046
- eISSN
- 1525-1470
- Number of pages
- 4
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/01/2021
- Academic Unit
- Dermatology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Pathology
- Record Identifier
- 9984296304302771
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