Clinicohistopathologic challenges and traps in the diagnosis of nail unit melanoma
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DOI: 10.1111/cup.14403
Abstract: Melanoma of the nail apparatus is challenging to diagnose for both dermatologists and dermatopathologists. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of nail unit melanoma can have fatal consequences and legal ramifications. This review educates dermatopathologists on challenges… read more here.
Keywords: unit melanoma; nail unit; diagnosis nail;
In situ nail unit melanoma: epidemiological and clinic‐pathologic features with conservative treatment and long‐term follow‐up
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15124
Abstract: Nail unit melanoma (NUM) is a rare melanoma variant, usually associated with a poor prognosis because of a delayed diagnosis. Few data are available concerning the management and long‐term outcome of in situ NUM. read more here.
Keywords: unit melanoma; nail unit; long term; situ nail ... See more keywords