Korean J Dermatol.
2013 Mar;51(3):211-214.
A Case of Melanoma in situ in a Child Presented with Melanonychia
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. miumiu@amc.seoul.kr
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- Melanonychia is a darkening of the nails and its importance is that it may indicate the presence of a subungual malignant melanoma. Because the incidence of malignant melanoma is quite small in children, clinicians have had difficulties as to whether or not to perform a nail matrix biopsy in the children with melanonychia. Herein, we report the case of a 6-year-old boy that presented with melanonychia, which was determined to be confirmed melanoma in situ.
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