Abstract
Subungual squamous cell carcinoma often presents with atypical clinical manifestations, which can lead to delays in diagnosis. The presence of a tumor can be masked by the presence of infections or other misleading pathological conditions. The authors report on techniques for adequate biopsy and excision of such tumors. A case of subungual squamous cell carcinoma with invasion into the underlying bone is presented. Clinical histopathological evidence is reviewed along with human papillomavirus typing. Accurate diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and appropriate tissue sampling.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | S285-S287 |
Journal | Annals of Dermatology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2011 |
Keywords
- Nail biopsy
- Nail deformity
- Periungual squamous cell carcinoma
- Subungual squamous cell carcinoma