Yellow nail syndrome: a genetic Disorder?

BACKGROUND

Yellow nail syndrome is a very rare disorder. The classic clinical presentation includes a triad involving yellow nail discoloration, chronic pulmonary manifestations and lower limb lymphedema. Its etiology remains unknown and the genetic disorder is still controversial.

OBSERVATION: We report a case of a young man diagnosed with this syndrome and for who the same affection was found in several members of his family

Conclusion

The diagnosis of yellow nail syndrome in several members of the same family supports the fact that it is a genetic disorder.