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Early pulmonary manifestations of yellow nail syndrome: a case report

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We are grateful to Professor Andrew Nicolson, Brompton Hospital, London for his comments on the pathology of this case.

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  1. Pathology Department, Western Infirmary, Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6NT, UK

    Sarah Liptrot & Fiona Roberts

  2. Respiratory Medicine, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK

    Geoffrey Hulks

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Liptrot, S., Hulks, G. & Roberts, F. Early pulmonary manifestations of yellow nail syndrome: a case report. Virchows Arch 451, 985–986 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00428-007-0503-7

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