Subungual Squamous Cell Carcinoma: The Diagnostic Challenge and Clinical Pearls

Subungual squamous cell carcinoma is a rare entity and difficult to diagnose as its clinical presentation may resemble benign conditions. This case report highlights the need to maintain a high clinical index of suspicion, and recommends a practical approach for subungual conditions. Dermoscopy and...

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Autores principales: Kok, Wai Leong, Lee, Joyce Siong See, Chio, Martin Tze-wei
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: S. Karger AG 2016
Materias:
Single Case
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5121571/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27920677
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000449364
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Sumario:Subungual squamous cell carcinoma is a rare entity and difficult to diagnose as its clinical presentation may resemble benign conditions. This case report highlights the need to maintain a high clinical index of suspicion, and recommends a practical approach for subungual conditions. Dermoscopy and a biopsy for histology are important adjuncts to clinch the diagnosis.

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