Koilonychia, commonly known as “spoon nails,” refers to flattening of the middle part of the nail plate in conjunction with upward curvature of the distal nail plate and/or lateral edges [1]. It may be caused by abnormal blood flow to the digit, nail bed hyperkeratosis leading to an abnormal shape, or a protein/amino acid deficiency state, although the pathophysiology is debated [1, 2]. Koilonychia may occur in association with primary dermatologic disease or systemic illness. Most causes of koilonychia can be classified as acquired, idiopathic, or hereditary [1].

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Koilonychia

  • Rachel C. Hill,
  • Shari R. Lipner

摘要

Koilonychia, commonly known as “spoon nails,” refers to flattening of the middle part of the nail plate in conjunction with upward curvature of the distal nail plate and/or lateral edges [1]. It may be caused by abnormal blood flow to the digit, nail bed hyperkeratosis leading to an abnormal shape, or a protein/amino acid deficiency state, although the pathophysiology is debated [1, 2]. Koilonychia may occur in association with primary dermatologic disease or systemic illness. Most causes of koilonychia can be classified as acquired, idiopathic, or hereditary [1].