Nail–Patella Syndrome

Figure 2.32 A: Uncombable hair syndrome (Reprint from Burgdorf WH, Plewig G, Wolff HH, Landthaler M, eds. Braun-Falco’s Dermatology. 3rd ed. Heidelberg: Springer; 2009) B: Triangular lunulae (NPS) (Reprint from Tosti A, Ralph DC, Piraccini BM, Iorizzo M. Color Atlas of Nails. Heidelberg: Springer; 2010) C: Ichthyosis vulgaris (Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)
Figure 2.32
A: Uncombable hair syndrome
(Reprint from Burgdorf WH,
Plewig G, Wolff HH,
Landthaler M, eds. Braun-
Falco’s Dermatology. 3rd ed.
Heidelberg: Springer; 2009
)
B: Triangular lunulae (NPS)
(Reprint from Tosti A, Ralph
DC, Piraccini BM, Iorizzo M.
Color Atlas of Nails. Heidelberg:
Springer; 2010)

C: Ichthyosis vulgaris
(Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)
(Figure 2.32B)
  • AD, LMX1B mutation
  • Triangular lunulae, absent/hypoplastic patella, posterior iliac horns, thickened scapulae, glomerulonephritis, Lester iris (hyperpigmented papillary margin of iris), radial head subluxation