Clinical Diagnosis · Integumentary System · Hard

Koilonychia

Meaning: Thin, concave, spoon-shaped nails that could hold a drop of water.

In practice: Classically linked to iron deficiency; can be normal in infants and also follows malnutrition or trauma.

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