A Case of Acquired Idiopathic Pterygium Inversum Unguis

Pterygium inversum unguis (PIU) is a rare nail abnormality in which the distal nail bed adheres to the ventral surface of the nail plate, with obliteration of the distal groove. Because of the rarity of this condition, its exact origin is unknown. This disorder can be either congenital or acquired,...

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Main Authors: Baek, Ji Hye, Kim, Hei Sung, Park, Young Min, Kim, Hyung Ok, Cho, Baik Kee, Lee, Jun Young
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Korean Dermatological Association; The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4069649/