Abstract:Introduction. Pincer nail deformity due to systemic lupus erythematosus is a rare phenomenon and only three cases have been reported to date. Objective. To present a case of pincer nails in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient and a brief review of the literature. Case report. A 15-year-old girl presented with multiple painful pincer nail deformities, fever and joint pain of 6 months duration. On evaluation and laboratory investigations the patient fulfilled the criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus. Sys… Show more
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