Krause BK, Muri MI, Azulay DR

Language: Portugués
References: 10
Page: 193-196
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Changes in color of the nail plate is frequent in dermatology, among them leukonychia it’s a real diagnostic challenge for its diversity of types. A case with true leukonychia associated with congenital deafness affecting two sisters is reported. The authors suggest the diagnosis of incomplete variant of Bart-Pumphrey syndrome. This report is significant because the rarity of the condition, we present by immunohistochemistry the changes found in true leukonychia.

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