Ann Dermatol.  2014 Oct;26(5):655-657. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.655.

A Case of Subungual Melanoma with Tumor Invasion Sparing the Nail Matrix Dermis

• Shin HT
• Park SW
• Lee DY
• Jang KT
• Mun GH
• Cheung L

• KMID: 2265514
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.655

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Dermis*
Melanoma*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) The patient presents with total melanonychia and dark brown macules around the 4th fingernail. (B) Six and a half months later, he shows a large tumor on the 4th finger without any definite nail deformity. Line C and line E indicate each section orientations of (C) and (E). (C) Transverse section on the proximal nail matrix shows melanoma in situ without dermal invasion. (D) High-power view of the boxed portion of (C). (E) Transverse section through the nail plate shows melanoma in situ on the nail bed and large invasive melanoma on the lateral side of the finger.

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