Muehrcke Lines (horizontal White)

Your Path

  • Muehrcke lines (horizontal white)

Etiology

  • Originate in the nail bed vasculature

Symptoms

  • Pairs of horizontal white lines associated w/hypoalbuminemia, advanced liver dz, nephrotic syndrome, chemotherapy
  • Don’t grow out with the nail

Physical Exam Findings

  • Pairs of horizontal white lines
  • Disappear w/direct compression