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ArticleCureus2025

Congenital Malalignment of the Great Toenails: A Rare Familial Presentation in Adolescence.

Abdulrahman Saleh Aldairi, Faris Alsaedi, Homaid Alotaibi

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Abdulrahman Saleh AldairiDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.
Faris AlsaediDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.
Homaid AlotaibiDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.

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Abstract

Congenital malalignment of the great toenail (CMGT) is a rare nail disorder characterized by lateral deviation of the nail plate due to malrotation of the nail matrix. We describe the case of a female adolescent with progressive nail discoloration, abnormal growth, and recurrent shedding of the great toenails. Similar findings were also observed in other family members, suggesting a hereditary predisposition. Fungal studies were negative. The patient was managed conservatively with protective footwear and regular trimming, while surgical matricectomy was declined. This case underscores the importance of distinguishing CMGT from onychomycosis and highlights the value of conservative management in the absence of severe symptoms.

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congenital malalignmentfamilial inheritancegreat toenailnail dystrophyonychocryptosisonychomadesisonychomycosis mimictoenails

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PMID41393649
PMCPMC12697001

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