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Nail unit melanoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: NUM can resemble nodular melanomas, appearing suddenly as an ulcerated nodule that grows quickly. 2 NUM is usually misdiagnosed and notoriously mimics other tumors (such as periungual pyogenic granuloma in our case). Herein we are presenting a rare case of nail unit melanoma in a 52-year-old female who presented with insidious onset, slowly progressive soft to firm, non-tender, red nodule with a proximal nail fold showing bluish-black pigmentation over the left thumb area associated with bleeding since 1 year. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry are suggestive of melanoma. Surgical oncology reference was sought and digital amputation was considered.

Source: Pigment International

DOI: 10.4103/pigmentinternational_59_24

Authors: Shreya K Gowda, Poonam Singh, Sramana Mukhopadhyay, Youngdenla Lepcha

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409763809

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