Subungual nail bed melanoma masquerading as tinea ungium.
In conclusion, in individuals with new morphologic changes to a dystrophic nail or with persistent nail dystrophy despite appropriate therapy, it is important for clinicians to consider performing additional evaluation and possible biopsy to exclude malignancy.
PMID: 30142725 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Dermatol Online J - Category: Dermatology Authors: Riahi RR, Cohen PR, Goldberg LH Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research
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