{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Rapidly Progressive Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary Fibrosis in Yellow Nail Syndrome with Possible Association with Selective IgM Deficiency.
{Author}: Abu-Abaa M;Hassan M;Oudah B;Al-Ameri N;Abu-Abaa M;Hassan M;Oudah B;Al-Ameri N;
{Journal}: Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
{Volume}: 9
{Issue}: 9
{Year}: 2022
暂无{DOI}: 10.12890/2022_003577
{Abstract}: A 67-year-old man with a history of IgM deficiency and pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiectasis was admitted for management of worsening symptoms. Investigations revealed exudative pleural effusion with rapidly progressive bronchiectasis. Although a potential trigger of bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis was not identified despite extensive work-up by several physicians in the past, a bedside observation of yellow dystrophic nails on all extremities revealed the diagnosis. This case report helps to remind clinicians of a rare medical disorder of still uncertain aetiology and no available cure. This case is consistent with a few previous case reports that suggest a potential association with selective immunoglobulin deficiency.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Yellow nail syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the classic triad of respiratory, nail and lymphatic involvement.Diagnosis remains clinical with no confirmatory tests available; the absence of yellow nails does not preclude the diagnosis.An association with selective IgM deficiency has been infrequently reported.