Subungual osteocartilaginous exostosis.

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  • T Y Woo
  • J E Rasmussen
چکیده

Subungual exostosis arises underneath the nail plate, originating from the underlying bone. The characteristic appearance of this disorder may occasionally mimic a wide variety of tumors, including subungual verrucae, endochondroma, fibroma, or amelanotic melanoma. With such a wide variety of similar-appearing tumors, optimal treatment of this disorder clearly lies in proper recognition and treatment.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology

دوره 11 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985