Subungual Hyperpigmented Nodular Lesion in an Adult's Toe
Author(s) -
Leandro Fonseca Noriega,
Nilton Di Chiacchio,
Ival Peres Rosa,
Alexandre Ozores Michalany
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
skin appendage disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.773
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 2296-9195
pISSN - 2296-9160
DOI - 10.1159/000439386
Subject(s) - lesion , medicine , dermatology , pathology
Upon physical examination, a well-delimited, 10-mm, hyperpigmented (dark brown) nodule, affecting the nail bed and hyponychium of the fifth right toe, was found ( fig. 1 ). Palpation evidenced hardened consistency. Upon physical examination of the entire body, the patient did not show any other lesions. The X-rays of the affected toe on its anterior-posterior and medium-lateral aspects did not show any bone changes. We chose to perform a shave biopsy ( fig. 2 ). What is your diagnosis? Question
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