학술논문

Blue onychomatricoma: Blue discoloration of an onychomatricoma secondary to pigmented onychomycosis.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. Jul2024, Vol. 51 Issue 7, p477-481. 5p.
Subject
*ONYCHOMYCOSIS
*FINGERNAILS
*LITERATURE reviews
*IRON chelates
*BOWEN'S disease
*ANTIFUNGAL agents
Language
ISSN
0303-6987
Abstract
This article explores a rare case of blue discoloration in a nail tumor called onychomatricoma. The blue pigmentation was found to be caused by a fungal infection called pigmented onychomycosis. The article provides a detailed description of the clinical and histopathological features of the case, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosing and treating the tumor. It also discusses the rarity of blue chromonychia and the potential diagnostic value of nail clippings. The article aims to inform readers about the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of onychomatricoma, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and differentiation from other nail disorders. [Extracted from the article]