Ann Dermatol.  2014 Dec;26(6):768-769. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.768.

Posttraumatic Ectopic Nail: A Usual Manifestation and Treatment of an Unusual Anomaly

• Caliskan E
• Dincer D
• Acikgoz G
• Koc E

• KMID: 2264880
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.768

Abstract

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  Fig. 1 (A) Close-up view of the ectopic nail showing a bipartite structure. The root of the detached nail located on the distal phalanx extending through the proximal nail fold (PNF). (B) Both parts are separated with longitudinal incision and oblique incisions were made at the both corners of PNF. Care should be taken not to damage main matrix and insertion of tendon. (C) No recurrences or nail deformity 1 year after the treatment.

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