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Subungal melanoma.

W J Campbell1, C V Harper, J M Alderdice

  • 1Waveney Hospital, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.

Irish Journal of Medical Science
|May 1, 1990
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Subungual melanoma, a rare cancer under the nail, has a poor prognosis due to delayed diagnosis. Early biopsy and digit amputation for positive cases are crucial for treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Subungual melanoma represents a rare subset of cutaneous melanoma, comprising 1-3% of all cases.
  • This malignancy often presents with a poor prognosis, characterized by a 5-year survival rate between 10-30%.

Observation:

  • The delayed diagnosis of subungual melanoma is a significant contributing factor to its poor survival rates.
  • Suspicious subungual lesions require prompt evaluation.

Findings:

  • Early diagnostic biopsy of suspicious subungual lesions is essential for accurate diagnosis.
  • Amputation of the affected digit is the recommended treatment for confirmed subungual melanoma.

Implications:

  • Timely diagnosis and intervention, including biopsy and surgical management, can potentially improve patient outcomes for subungual melanoma.

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  • Raising awareness among clinicians and patients regarding the signs of subungual melanoma is critical for early detection.