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A Case of Subungual Exostosis Mimicking Verruca Vulgaris

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Subungual exostosis is a benign bone tumor causing nail deformities and possibly pain for the patient. Etiology includes trauma, infection, and activation of a cartilaginous cyst, more commonly seen in adult patients. Here, we present a case of subungual exostosis in a pediatric patient that initially mimicked subungual verruca vulgaris. After failed cryotherapy, surgical management allowed for symptom resolution without recurrence. This case highlights the need to consider subungual exostosis in the differential when managing suspected verruca vulgaris associated with the nail unit, a common finding in pediatric patients, particularly if the lesions are refractory to traditional verruca treatments.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76564

Authors: Fiona S Gruzmark, Lacey Zimmerman, Joel Joyce

Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago, Endeavor Health

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405873605