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What is the definition of Yellow Nail Syndrome?
Yellow nail syndrome is a very rare disorder characterized by three features: yellow nail discoloration, respiratory problems, and lower limb swelling (lymphedema). In addition to being yellow, nails may lack a cuticle, grow very slowly, and become detached (onycholysis). Respiratory problems may include chronic cough, bronchiectasis, and pleural effusion. Chronic sinusitis may also occur. The cause of Yellow nail syndrome remains unknown. It usually occurs on its own, but is sometimes associated with autoimmune disease, lymphatic diseases, or cancers.
What are the alternative names for Yellow Nail Syndrome?
  • Yellow nail syndrome
  • Lymphedema with yellow nails
  • YNS
Who are the top Yellow Nail Syndrome Local Doctors?
Experienced in Yellow Nail Syndrome
Dr. Chelsea C. Hamman
Family Medicine
Experienced in Yellow Nail Syndrome
Dr. Chelsea C. Hamman
Family Medicine

Smyth County Family Physicians

1616 N Main St, Ste C, 
Marion, VA 
276-783-8123
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Hamman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Yellow Nail Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Distinguished in Yellow Nail Syndrome
Stephane Vignes
Distinguished in Yellow Nail Syndrome
Stephane Vignes
Paris, FR 

Stephane Vignes practices in Paris, France. Ms. Vignes is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Yellow Nail Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, Milroy Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Mastectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Yellow Nail Syndrome
Bianca M. Piraccini
Distinguished in Yellow Nail Syndrome
Bianca M. Piraccini
Bologna, IT 

Bianca Piraccini practices in Bologna, Italy. Ms. Piraccini is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Yellow Nail Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Ringworm, and Fungal Nail Infection.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center