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koilonychia

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koilonychia /koil·onych·ia/ (-nik´e-ah) dystrophy of the fingernails in which they are thinned and concave, with raised edges.
koi·lo·nych·i·a (koil-nk-)
n.
A nail deformity characterized by concavity of the outer surface of the nail. Also called celonychia, spoon nail.
koilonychia
[koi′lōnik′ē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, koilos, hollow, onyx, nail
a condition in which nails are thin and concave from side to side. It is usually familial but may occur with trauma and iron deficiency anemia. Also called spoon nails.
koilonychia [koi″lo-nik´e-ah]
dystrophy of the nails in which they are abnormally thin and concave from side to side, with the edges turned up.
Koilonychia. From Dorland's, 2000.
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when extreme, may be associated with glossitis, gastritis, koilonychia (spooning of the nails), or Plummer-Vinson syndrome, in which iron deficiency is associated with a partially obstructing upper esophegeal web.
Anemia by MD. Kais Haider Chowdhury / Food/cooking/nutrition community
However, the more classic symptoms such as oesophageal webs and koilonychia (ridging, splitting and spoon-like concavity of the nails) are extremely rare.
A practical, clinical approach to iron deficiency anaemia by Gunther, Karen / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
You have a condition called koilonychia - or thin, brittle, spoon-shaped nails.
A-Z of Dr Gareth's casebook by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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