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Muehrcke Lines

Several disease states that cause hypoalbuminemia may be associated with Muehrcke lines. The appearance of paired, white bands is most likely due to a chronic nutritional deficiency of albumin. Examples include nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, liver disease, and malnutrition. Even though the white bands are most often seen in patients with nephrotic syndrome (of which many causes exist), they are not specific for any one disease state. Additionally, a case of Muehrcke lines has been reported after trauma.