Squamous cell carcinoma of the nail bed.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the nail bed is an unusual malignancy of low virulence that is often misdiagnosed as a benign condition. Early diagnosis by biopsy, especially in patients with histories of repeated trauma, chronic infection, or exposure to irradiation or other predisposing factors, may lead to treatment and prevent the tumor from metastasizing.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, NY.
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Lombardi
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Cleri
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Lashinsky
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Papa
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D'Amato
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000556:secondary; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D009260:Nail Diseases