Squamous-cell carcinoma of the finger and nail bed: a review of the literature and treatment by the Mohs' surgical technique.
Squamous-cell carcinomas of the finger and the nail bed are uncommon lesions. Etiologic factors, clinical and histological morphology and treatment modalities of squamous-cell carcinomas, specifically of the hand digits, are discussed. Six new cases of squamous-cell carcinomas of the finger and nail bed treated by the Mohs' surgical technique are presented. The advantages of this modality are outlined. A review of the relevant literature with detailed references is included.
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009262:Nails / Q000601:surgery*; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*