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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What's your diagnosis?

    I'll post the correct answer in a few days!

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    J.P.C. Peper, Jun 13, 2012
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    Terry's nail. Present in liver cirrhosis.
     

    Lima.GAF, Jun 14, 2012
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    Terry's nail
     

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    Terry's nail
     

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    Correct answer:

    Yes, these are Terry's nails (or Terry's lines).

    Although it's most commonly seen in liver cirrhosis, there is a number of also possible causes; these include congestive heart failure, DM, many forms of cancer and just old age.
     

    J.P.C. Peper, Jun 16, 2012
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