Subungal melanoma.
Subungal melanoma is a rare condition accounting for 1-3% of all melanomas. It has been associated with a poor prognosis, with a 10-30% 5 year survival usually attributed to the delay in diagnosis. Early biopsy of suspicious lesions followed by amputation of the digit in those proving positive is the treatment of choice.
Campbell
W J
WJ
Waveney Hospital, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.
Harper
C V
CV
Alderdice
J M
JM
Humphreys
W G
WG
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis