Nail melanoma: a review of the literature with recommendations to improve patient management

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc

E-ISSN： 1365-2133|141|4|628-632

ISSN： 0007-0963

Source： BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol.141, Iss.4, 1999-10, pp. : 628-632

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Abstract

In this review, the current state of knowledge concerning nail melanoma is summarized. The pathogenesis, histological findings, clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis of this rare form of cutaneous melanoma are discussed. Important clinical clues to the early diagnosis of nail melanoma are highlighted and recommendations to improve the management of patients are suggested.

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