title: Nail disorders. A review.
abstract: The nail is capable of only a limited number of pathologic responses. Some of these alterations, including idiopathic disorders, infections, tumors, and drug-induced reactions, are reviewed in the light of recent observations. Whenever possible, clinicopathologic correlation has been emphasized. Specific suggestions are made for diagnostic technics and treatment modalities.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology; D004194:Disease; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology; D007636:Keratoacanthoma / Q000473:pathology; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000473:pathology; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009262:Nails / Q000032:analysis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000473:pathology; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000473:pathology