Abstract
The element content of clipped nails of 13 patients with liver cirrhosis was examined by X-ray microanalysis, and compared with that of 50 healthy subjects. The results showed a statistically significant increase in the percentage of Na, Mg and P and a slight, but statistically significant decrease in S and Cl. The percentage of K, Ca, Fe, Cu and Zn did not show any difference from that of the controls. The findings indicate that X-ray microanalysis may be a valuable tool for the simultaneous examination of a large numbers of elements in the fingernails.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 114-116 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Dermatologica |
| Volume | 174 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1987 |
| Externally published | Yes |