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Nail melanoma: a review of the literature with recommendations to improve patient management
Author(s) -
Cedric C. Banfield,
R.P.R. Dawber
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2133.1999.03099.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , melanoma , nail (fastener) , presentation (obstetrics) , intensive care medicine , surgery , materials science , cancer research , metallurgy
In this review, the current state of knowledge concerning nail melanoma is summarized. The pathogenesis, histological findings, clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis of this rare form of cutaneous melanoma are discussed. Important clinical clues to the early diagnosis of nail melanoma are highlighted and recommendations to improve the management of patients are suggested.