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. 2013 Feb;25(1):133-4.
doi: 10.5021/ad.2013.25.1.133. Epub 2013 Feb 14.

Congenital malalignment of the fourth toenail with congenital curved nail of the contralateral fourth toe

Yoon Hyuk Choi  1 , Chang Hyun Song, Jin Sub Lee, Seok-Jong Lee, Do Won Kim, Weon Ju Lee
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Congenital malalignment of the fourth toenail with congenital curved nail of the contralateral fourth toe

Yoon Hyuk Choi et al. Ann Dermatol. 2013 Feb.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 1
(A) Laterally deviated left fourth toenail without any complication. (B) The nail of the right fourth toe curves plantarly.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Radiologic examination does not reveal any bony or soft tissue abnormalities.
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