Absent lunula: An overlooked finding in chronic kidney disease.

Authors :: Daadaa N
Souissi A
Ben Kaab B
Zouaghi MK
Mokni M
Source :: Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2020 Nov 20; Vol. 9 (1), pp. 576-577. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 20 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: We highlight the importance of a thorough nail examination in every clinical encounter, especially in uremic patients. Absent lunula should prompt the clinician to rule out underlying kidney disease even in the absence of signs of uremia.<br />Competing Interests: No conflict of interest.<br /> (© 2020 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)