Pachyonychia congenita. Manifestations for the otolaryngologist

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990 Jun;116(6):732-4. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1990.01870060090019.

Abstract

When discovered, leukoplakia of the oral cavity is commonly an acquired lesion. Pachyonychia congenita is a member of a rare group of disorders in which congenital white lesions of the oral cavity are present. Additional findings of note to the otolaryngologist are described as well.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leukoplakia, Oral / congenital*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nails, Malformed / congenital*
  • Syndrome