Renal System Examination Osce Guide Nephrology Geeky Medics
Halfandhalf nails, absence of lunula, and splinter hemorrhage are the most frequent nail alterations in patients with chronic renal failure Halfandhalf nails, or Lindsay's nails, are characterized by a red, pink, or brown discoloration of the distal nail bed occupying %60% of the nail length A clinical differentiation between Lindsay's nail (halfandhalf nail) and Terry's nail is difficult In Lindsay's nail, the proximal part of the nail is white, while the distal portion occupying % to 60 % of nail bed is reddishbrown and does not fade with pressure1,2 The cause of Lindsay's nail is unclear, but the distal reddishbrown band might be the result of an increased
