Synonym(s)
Double nail; Polyonychia
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Usually in the context of a polydactyly caused additional investment of toenails and/or fingernails. Can also be described as heterotopy with rudimentary nail at the lateral foot edge.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Lade NR et al (2012) Post-traumatic acquired polyonychia: a rare occurrence. Dermatol Online J 15: 10
- Miura T et al (1990) Congenital onychodysplasia of the index fingers. J Hand Surg On 15: 793-797
- Román Corona-Rivera J et al (2004) Probable new syndrome in a Mexican family with congenital palmar polyonychia and postaxial limb defects. On J Med Genet A 125A:205-209
- Thappa DM det al (2002) Polyonychia in congenital onychodysplasia of the index finger (Iso and Kikuchi syndrome): a report from India. J Dermatol 29: 603-605
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