Absent lunula: An overlooked finding in chronic kidney disease

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. AbstractWe 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.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - November 20, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Najla Daadaa, Asmahane Souissi, Badreddine Ben Kaab, Mohamed Karim Zouaghi, Mourad Mokni Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research