Koilonychie L60.83

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 07.07.2022

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Synonym(s)

Eggshell nail; Hollow nail; Koilonychia; spoon nail; Spoon nail

History
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Heller, 1898

Definition
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Polyätiological, congenital or acquired deformity of the nails with cup-like hollowing of the nail plate detached at the edge. A spoon-like form is formed by this.

Clinical features
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Therapy
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Exclusion of a genetic disease. Otherwise according to the cause, e.g. iron substitutionin iron deficiency anemia. Avoidance of mechanically triggering factors.

Literature
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  1. Kwon NH et al (2012) Sporadic congenital leukonychia with koilonychia. Int J Dermatol 51:1400-1402
  2. Mutoh M et al (2015) A syndrome of leukonychia, koilonychia and multiple pilar cysts. Acta Derm Venereol 95:249-250
  3. Pancar GS et al (2013) Irritant nail dermatitis of chemical depilatory product presenting with koilonychia. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 33:87-89
  4. Prathap Pet al. (2010) Familial koilonychia. Indian J Dermatol 55:406-407
  5. Taguchi Y et al (2013) Koilonychia in a patient with subacute iron-deficiency anemia. Internal Med 52: 2379

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Last updated on: 07.07.2022