The patient is a nine month old fraternal twin with mild developmental
delays. No other pertinent history
She has opaque toenails that grow at an upward angle from the
nail bed since birth. The great toenails continue to have an increasingly
severe upward slant so that they are almost at a 90 degree angle to the nail
bed. The nail plates show no thickening. Her fingernails are all normal. The skin of the feet and
the rest of the body appear normal. No peeling or scale. No rash. The foot
anatomy is grossly otherwise normal. The twin does not have the same condition. The
parents are unable to put shoes on her because she seems to be in pain from her
toenails. She does not seem bothered by socks or soft slippers. She is not
walking yet, but should be within 2-3 months. they cut the nails short, but it
doesn't offer enough relief to use shoes.
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Has anyone seen a similar patient? What are your thoughts?
Note: The infant will be seen by a dermatologist in a few days and a KOH prep will hopefully be done.
Note: The infant will be seen by a dermatologist in a few days and a KOH prep will hopefully be done.
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