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 in | The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 152 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.01.1991
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0363-5023 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0363-5023(10)80034-6 |