Familial koilonychia
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Sir, Koilonychia is defined as spooning of finger nails.Acquired Koilonychia is most commonly associated with iron deficiency anemia.Idiopathic and familial types, which are not associated with iron deficiency anemia, are also described.We report the case of a family of 11 members belonging to four generations with Koilonychia.
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology
Authors: Priya Prathap, N Asokan
Institution: Government Medical College
Language: English
Topic: Nail Diseases and Treatments
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4241055061