Idiopathic leukonychia totalis and partialis in a 12-year-old patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Leukonychia totalis and partialis are uncommon nail findings characterized by the complete or partial whitening of the nail plate. Most cases of true leukonychia are inherited. We present a rare case of a young man with persistent, progressive, acquired leukonychia totalis and partialis.
Medical subject headings
- Hypopigmentation
- Nail Diseases