Pterygium unguis

Medical condition
Pterygium unguis
Other namesDorsal pterygium
SpecialtyDermatology
CausesLichen planus

Pterygium unguis (or dorsal pterygium[1]: 660 ) forms as a result of scarring between the proximal nailfold and matrix, with the classic example being lichen planus, though it has been reported to occur as a result of sarcoidosis and Hansen's disease.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
  2. ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

Further reading

  • Grover, Chander; Singal, Archana; Bhattacharya, Sambit Nath (2021). "Pterygium Complicating Nail Psoriasis and Trachyonychia: Is It Rare?". Skin Appendage Disorders. 7 (4). S. Karger AG: 298–305. doi:10.1159/000513455. ISSN 2296-9195. PMC 8280421. PMID 34307478.
  • Wechsuruk, Panrudee; Bunyaratavej, Sumanas; Kiratiwongwan, Rungsima; Suphatsathienkul, Pranittra; Wongdama, Supisara; Leeyaphan, Charussri (2021). "Clinical features and treatment outcomes of nail lichen planus: A retrospective study". JAAD Case Reports. 17. Elsevier BV: 43–48. doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.09.015. ISSN 2352-5126. PMC 8526913.
Classification
D
  • ICD-11: EE10.Y
  • ICD-10: L60.8
  • SNOMED CT: 1156662004
External resources
  • Scholia: Q7256990
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Disorders of skin appendages
Nail
  • thickness: Onychogryphosis
  • Onychauxis
  • color: Beau's lines
  • Yellow nail syndrome
  • Leukonychia
  • Azure lunula
Hair
Hair loss/
Baldness
Hypertrichosis
Acneiform
eruption
Acne
Rosacea
Ungrouped
Follicular cysts
Inflammation
Ungrouped
Sweat
glands
Eccrine
Apocrine
Sebaceous


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