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Synonyms of Yellow Nail Syndrome
- Lymphedema with Yellow Nails
- YNS
Disorder Subdivisions
General Discussion
Yellow nail syndrome is an extremely rare disorder characterized by malformations affecting the fingernails and toenails, abnormalities affecting the lungs and the airways (respiratory tract), and swelling or puffiness in different parts of the body because of the accumulation of protein-rich fluid (lymph) in the soft layers of tissue under the skin (lymphedema). Yellow nail syndrome usually affects older adults. The exact cause of yellow nail syndrome is not known. Yellow nail syndrome has been reported to run in families suggesting that genetic factors may play a role in the development of the disorder in these cases.
Organizations related to Yellow Nail Syndrome
- American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York NY 10006
Phone #: 212-315-8700
800 #: 800-586-4872
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.lungusa.org
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg MD 20898-8126
Phone #: 301-251-4925
800 #: 888-205-2311
e-mail: ordr@od.nih.gov
Home page: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Default.aspx
- Lymphatic Research Foundation
40 Garvies Point Road
Glen Cove NY 11542
Phone #: 516-625-9675
800 #: --
e-mail: lrf@lymphaticresearch.org
Home page: http://www.lymphaticresearch.org
- Lymphovenous Canada
8 Silver Ave
Toronto
Ontario Intl M6R 1X8
Phone #: 416--53-3-2428
800 #: N/A
e-mail: info@lymphovenous-canada.ca
Home page: http://www.lymphovenous-canada.ca
- NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105
Phone #: 301-592-8573
800 #: --
e-mail: nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov
Home page: N/A
- National Lymphedema Network
Latham Square Building
1611 Telegraph Avenue
Suite 1111
Oakland CA 94612-2138
Phone #: 510-208-3200
800 #: 800-541-3259
e-mail: nln@lymphnet.org
Home page: http://www.lymphnet.org
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