Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nail Bed: The Great Mimicker
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A 78‐year‐old male presented with a non‐healing ulcer over the right ring finger since 2 years. He gave a history of few raw lesions on the lateral aspect of the right ring finger 2 years ago following a trauma to the right hand. He consulted a local practitioner for the same complaints and was treated with oral antibiotics, antifungals and anti‐inflammatory drugs with topical antibacterial cream, with improvement over a period of 3 months.
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