Pachyonychia congenita Type 1: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract

The case of an 8-year-old boy is hereby reported, who presented with nail dystrophy, subungual hyperkeratosis, oral leukokeratosis, and numerous follicular papules all over the body. The features were consistent with a diagnosis of pachyonychia congenita type 1. The case is being reported for its rarity. We also discuss in a nutshell, the literature till date.

Keywords

• Follicular papules
• leukokeratosis
• nail dystrophy
• subungual hyperkeratosis