RESUMEN
The nail-patella syndrome involves a clinical tetrad of changes in the nails, knees, elbows and the presence of iliac horns. Nail changes are the most constant feature: absent, hypoplastic, or dystrophic. A pathognomonic finding is the presence of the triangular lunula. The diagnosis of nail-patella syndrome is based on clinical findings. In this paper we will discuss a case report of this syndrome and its relation with a dermatological finding.
Asunto(s)
Síndrome de la Uña-Rótula/diagnóstico , Adulto , Humanos , Rodilla/anomalías , Rodilla/diagnóstico por imagen , Masculino , Síndrome de la Uña-Rótula/diagnóstico por imagen , Uñas Malformadas/etiología , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Abstract: The nail-patella syndrome involves a clinical tetrad of changes in the nails, knees, elbows and the presence of iliac horns. Nail changes are the most constant feature: absent, hypoplastic, or dystrophic. A pathognomonic finding is the presence of the triangular lunula. The diagnosis of nail-patella syndrome is based on clinical findings. In this paper we will discuss a case report of this syndrome and its relation with a dermatological finding.
