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The Report ofa Case of Yellow Nail Syndrome with Familial Distribution

Background and Objective: Yellow Nail Syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by lymphatic vessels injury or obstruction. This syndrome is manifested by nail changes, lymphedema, pulmonary involvement and protein loosing enteropathy. Historty: A 19 year old young girl was presented by diarrhea, generalized edema, nail changes and severe hypoalbuminemia. According to the above findings, yellow nail syndrome was diagnosed . Her family history showed that three infants from maternal ancestral side were also involved. Conclusion: Although yellow nail syndrome is an uncommon disease but can be presented with familial pattern and in successive generations.