A pediatric case of unusual melanocytic proliferation of the nail.
Dermatol Online J
; 23(7)2017 Jul 15.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29469703
ABSTRACT
Pigmentation of the nail plate, or melanonychia, is typically a benign condition caused by melanocyte activation. Although rare, melanonychia may be the initial presentation of melanoma, thus all cases require an in-depth examination. Evaluation in pediatric patients can prove especially difficult as benign cases have a higher prevalence of atypia compared to adults. Lack of specific treatment guidelines in the pediatric population can make diagnosis and treatment challenging. We report a pediatric patient with melanonychia with atypical features that required significant evaluations and collaboration to ultimately reach a treatment plan.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hyperpigmentation
/
Nail Diseases
Type of study:
Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Dermatol Online J
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article