title: Squamous cell carcinoma of the perionychium.
abstract: Squamous cell carcinoma of the perionychium is a rare, slow-growing tumor which is frequently misdiagnosed. Confusion arises because many problems affecting the soft tissue at the fingertips are clinically similar. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of carcinoma when faced with a chronic inflammatory process unresponsive to treatment. Diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy. Treatment options include amputation of the distal digital segment and Mohs microscopically controlled excision.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kuschner
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Lane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010304:Paronychia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology