title: Nail biopsy--why, when, where, how?
abstract: The technique and significance of nail biopsies with regard to mycotic and bacterial infections, onychopathy associated with cutaneous and systemic diseases, and benign and malignant ungual neoplasms is discussed.
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D009262:Nails / Q000601:surgery*; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013997:Time Factors