Spoon nails: still seen in today's world

被引:1
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作者
Moiz, Bushra [1 ]
机构
[1] Aga Khan Univ, Sect Hematol Pathol & Lab Med, Stadium Rd, Karachi, Pakistan
来源
CLINICAL CASE REPORTS | 2018年 / 6卷 / 03期
关键词
Iron deficiency anemia; koilonychia; malnutrition;
D O I
10.1002/ccr3.1404
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Key Clinical Message Koilonychia is a nail abnormality characterized by thin, brittle, and spoon-shaped nails. It is frequently observed in chronic iron deficiency secondary to malnutrition, chronic blood loss, or malabsorption. It may also be idiopathic or related to occupation and rare systemic disorders. Presence of koilonychia should prompt investigations for iron deficiency.
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