Diagnosis: Leukonychia
Description: Transverse white bands
Morphology: Nail colour
Site: Nails
Sex: F
Age: 25
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Shahbaz Janjua
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
This young woman had multiple transverse bands of wihte discoloration affecting finger and toe nails since birth. Leukonychia is mostly acquired but it may be hereditary. Hereditary leukonychia has been observed to have an autosomal dominant pattern either alone or in association with a clinical syndrome.