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Congenital Malalignment of the Great Toenails
Author(s) -
Cohen Jay L.,
Scher Richard K.,
Pappert Amy S.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1991.tb00838.x
Subject(s) - medicine , nail matrix , nail (fastener) , in utero , congenital disorder , nail plate , surgery , dermatology , fetus , complication , pregnancy , materials science , biology , metallurgy , genetics
Congenital matalignment of the great toenaiis is a disorder in which malalignment of the nail matrix results in angular lateral nail plate growth. The consequence is onychodystrophy, which may progress to onychogryphosis and chronic ingrown toenails. There has been debate as to whether the condition is inherited or acquired in utero secondary to Improper fetal posltioning. A 6‐year‐old boy and his father, both of whom have this disorder, are discussed.