Question
In which condition,the following type of nail abnormality is seen?
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Sickle Cell Anemia
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Megaloblastic Anemia
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All of the above
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Ans:A.)Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Koilonychia is shown in the image.
KOILONYCHIA
- Koilonychia , also known as spoon nails,a nail disease that can be a sign of hypochromic anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia” .
- It refers to abnormally thin nails which have lost their convexity, becoming flat or even concave in shape.
- In a sense, koilonychia is the opposite of nail clubbing. In early stages nails may be brittle and chip or break easily.
- Koilonychia is associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome and iron deficiency anemia.
- It is also seen in:
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- Diabetes mellitus;
- Protein deficiency, especially in sulfur-containing amino acids (cysteine or methionine);
- Exposure to petroleum-based solvents;
- Systemic lupus erythematosus; and
- Raynaud’s disease.
