Paraneoplastic Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Case Report

Alfano Franco*; Casoni GL; Papi A

**Alfano Franco*, Casoni GL and Papi A**

Volume5-Issue10
Dates: Received: 2024-10-15 | Accepted: 2024-10-24 | Published: 2024-10-27
Pages: 1398-1402

Abstract

Yellow Nail Syndrome (YNS) is a rare clinical condition affecting multiple districts. Distinctive signs include nail abnormalities, pulmonary manifestations, and lymphedema. The aetiology is unknown; usually presents isolated or as a paraneoplasticsyndrome.

There is no established treatment and resolution is limited. Low dose azithromycin with mucolytics and long-acting muscarinic antagonist could improve the respiratory component of the YNS when present. Here we describe a case of paraneoplastic YNS presenting with cough, sputum, rhinosinusitis, and nail discoloration appearing after a recent history of breast cancer.

In a patient with an oncological history, nail abnormalities associated with pulmonary manifestations and/or lower limbs lymphedema, the diagnosis of paraneoplastic YNS should be considered.

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Franco A, Casoni GL, Papi A. Paraneoplastic Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Case Report. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 2024 Oct 27; 5(10): 1398-1402. doi: 10.37871/jbres2028, Article ID: JBRES2028, Available at: https://www.jelsciences.com/articles/ jbres2028.pdf

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