Hydroxyurea Induced Longitudinal Melanonychia: A Picture Presentation
Journal Title: Iranian Journal of Blood and Cancer - Year 2014, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
This is a picture presentation of myeloproliferative disorder developing to longitudinal melanonychia as a side effect of hydroxyurea. Keywords: Melanonychia, hydroxyurea, side effect.
Authors and Affiliations
N Valizadeh, A Eishi Oskuie, S Oni Heris
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