Nail clipping in onychomycosis.
Onychomycosis is the most prevalent onychopathy and it requires a correct early diagnosis. Currently, the diagnostic gold standard is the association of direct mycological test with culture; however, it shows variable sensitivity. The histopathological examination of the distal nail plate, called clipping, has shown to be an adjuvant in diagnosing onychomycosis. This is an easy-to-perform, relatively cheap examination that is little dependent of the examiner, rapidly provides results, has high sensitivity, and for patients it is painless and harmless.
Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo (HSPM-SP) - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Laura
L
Bertanha
Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo (HSPM-SP) - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Nilton Di
ND
Chiacchio
D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D010503:Periodic Acid-Schiff Reaction / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity