Platonychia

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Platonychia is characterized by an abnormally flat and broad nail, and may be seen as part of an autosomal-dominant condition in which multiple nail abnormalities are present in many members of a large family.^[1]

Causes

Common Causes

Isolated congenital nail dysplasia

References

↑ Odom, Richard B.; Davidsohn, Israel; James, William D.; Henry, John Bernard; Berger, Timothy G.; Clinical diagnosis by laboratory methods; Dirk M. Elston (2006). Andrews’ diseases of the skin: clinical dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

[isbn0-7216-2921-0-1] Odom, Richard B.; Davidsohn, Israel; James, William D.; Henry, John Bernard; Berger, Timothy G.; Clinical diagnosis by laboratory methods; Dirk M. Elston (2006). Andrews’ diseases of the skin: clinical dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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