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Terry's Nails

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  1. See Also
    1. Leukonychia
  2. See Also
    1. Fingernail
    2. Nail Abnormality
  3. Pathophysiology
    1. Decreased vascular supply to nail bed
  4. Associated Conditions
    1. Liver disease (hepatic Cirrhosis)
      1. Most common cause (occurs in 80% of Cirrhosis)
    2. Diabetes Mellitus
    3. Congestive Heart Failure
    4. Hyperthyroidism
    5. Aging
  5. Signs
    1. Proximal 80% of nail bed is white
    2. Distal band of nail is normal pink color
    3. Lunula destroyed
  6. Differential Diagnosis
    1. Half-and-Half Nails
  7. Reference
    1. Habif (2004) Clinical Dermatology p. 885
    2. Terry (1954) Lancet 1:757

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