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Yellow Nail Syndrome

Presented by:	Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) / Sudip Nanda and Fabio Dorville
Summary points:	A 58-year-old female presents with yellowish discoloration of the fingernails and toenails, intermittent cough, and oedema of both ankles. Computed tomography of the chest, thoracocentesis, and nail biopsy are described; images provided. The authors discuss the diagnosis and long-term outcome for yellow nail syndrome.
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