Terry nail L60.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Opaque, cloudy, white nails in patients with liver cirrhosis (see alcohol and skin changes). The lunula is not visible; the discoloration suddenly stops 1-2 mm before the distal end of the nail and leaves a pink area corresponding to the onychodermal band. All nails are equally affected.

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The Terry nail should be identical to the half and half nails.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020