Junctional nevus of the nailbed germinal matrix

An uncommon case of junctional nevus of the germinal matrix of a fingernail in a young, white male is described. The patient's complaints were suggestive of malignant transformation of a nevus and excisional biopsy with primary reconstruction was done. This case illustrates the necessity for bi...

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Published inThe Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 152
Main Authors Brantley, S K, Das, S K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1991
Subjects
Adolescent
Humans
Male
Nail Diseases - pathology
Nail Diseases - surgery
Nevus, Pigmented - pathology
Nevus, Pigmented - surgery
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Summary:An uncommon case of junctional nevus of the germinal matrix of a fingernail in a young, white male is described. The patient's complaints were suggestive of malignant transformation of a nevus and excisional biopsy with primary reconstruction was done. This case illustrates the necessity for biopsy of pigmented nail lesions in white subjects for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
ISSN:0363-5023
DOI:10.1016/S0363-5023(10)80034-6