2005
DOI: 10.1007/s10227-005-0031-5
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Pincer Nail Deformity Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Abstract: Acquired pincer nail is a dystrophy with numerous reported causative associations, including psoriasis, tumors of the nail apparatus, tinea ungium, ss-blocker usage, and now SLE. Pain from the resulting constriction can interfere greatly with daily activities and can be debilitating to the extent of requiring therapy.

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“…Pincer nails have only been described three times in association with SLE. Majeski et al [13] reported pincer nails in a patient with a 4-month history of SLE, who also had oral ulcers and photosensitivity. In another case, reported by Twigg et al [14], the patient developed pincer nail deformity 12 years after the diagnosis of SLE, and there were no other cutaneous manifestations of SLE.…”
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“…Pincer nails have only been described three times in association with SLE. Majeski et al [13] reported pincer nails in a patient with a 4-month history of SLE, who also had oral ulcers and photosensitivity. In another case, reported by Twigg et al [14], the patient developed pincer nail deformity 12 years after the diagnosis of SLE, and there were no other cutaneous manifestations of SLE.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Majeski i wsp. zwrócili uwagę na rolę zapalenia naczyń, które prowadzi do zaburzeń keratynizacji paznokci, a w efekcie do odkładania się włóknistych złogów wokół dystalnych stawów między-paliczkowych i rozwoju paznokci pincetowatych [13]. Inny potencjalny mechanizm powstawania schorzenia w przebiegu niewydolności nerek polega na zaburzeniu funkcji śródbłonka, upośledzeniu czynności mikrokrą-żenia i wtórnej nadczynności przytarczyc.…”
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