WHEN THE NAIL APPEARANCE PLAYS TRICKS: A CASE OF LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

European Medical Journal

Bianca Maria Piraccini¹  Aurora Alessandrini¹  Michela Starace¹  Nicolò Brandi¹ 

[1] Department of Experimental, Diagnostic, and Specialty Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy;

关键词: children;    management;    melanonychia;    nevus;    pigmentation;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A paediatric nail consultation is often required to reduce parents’ concerns regarding their child’s abnormal nail appearance. Nail pigmentation in children is a dermatological challenge because guidelines are not standardised, causing many doubts for dermatologists. In general, the majority of cases of melanonychia are benign in children and nail melanoma cases are very rare. However, alarming clinical and dermoscopic features can be observed, requiring nail surgery to confirm a diagnosis. Here, we present a case of longitudinal melanonychia in a teenager with atypical signs and a good prognosis.

【 授权许可】

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