Spoon nails: still seen in today's world

Key Clinical Message
Koilonychia is a nail abnormality characterized by thin, brittle, and spoon‐shaped nails. It is frequently observed in chronic iron deficiency secondary to malnutrition, chronic blood loss, or malabsorption. It may also be idiopathic or related to occupation and rare systemic disorders. Presence of koilonychia should prompt investigations for iron deficiency.

Koilonychia is a nail abnormality characterized by thin, brittle, and spoon‐shaped nails. It is frequently observed in chronic iron deficiency secondary to malnutrition, chronic blood loss, or malabsorption. It may also be idiopathic or related to occupation and rare systemic disorders. Presence of koilonychia should prompt investigations for iron deficiency.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - January 31, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Bushra Moiz Tags: Clinical Image Source Type: research