Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
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Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) · Nov 2020
Case ReportsDevelopment of Terry's nails after a gastrointestinal bleed.
Terry's nails are characterized by white opacification of the nails with effacement of the lunula and distal sparing. Described originally in 1954 by Dr. Richard Terry as a common fingernail abnormality in patients with hepatic cirrhosis, Terry's nails are now a known sequelae of other conditions such as congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, and malnutrition. ⋯ Treatment of the underlying disease may result in resolution. We present a case of a 77-year-old man who developed Terry's nails following an acute gastrointestinal bleed and subsequent hemorrhagic shock. The development of Terry's nails after a gastrointestinal bleed has not been previously reported.