Mini Case Review
Volume 6 Issue 3
Niraj Virendrabhai Dhinoja*
February 28, 2025
Abstract
Case Report
A 14 years old male presented to outpatient department for evaluation of nail changes in right middle finger. Patient had history of bicycle trauma to middle finger before 1 year. On examination, shortening and broadening of nail was present (Figure-1). There was no longitudinal ridging, onychodystrophy or pterygium formation. Dental and hair examination was also normal. Intellectual abilities and neurological development were normal according to age. There was no relevant family and developmental history. No history of Raynaud’s phenomenon. On further blood investigations, complete blood count, Serum Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, Serum vitamin D3, parathormone and thyroid stimulating hormone levels were normal. X-ray of left hand was normal but right hand showed transverse acral osteolysis (Figure-2). So, diagnosis of traumatic acral osteolysis with racquet nail was made.
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