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Subungual squamous cell carcinoma: a case series.
Ana Batalla1, Carlos Feal1, Elena Rosón1
1Department of Dermatology, Complejo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Spain.
Indian Journal of Dermatology
|July 30, 2014
Summary
Subungual squamous cell carcinoma (SSCC) is the most common subungual tumor. Early biopsy is crucial for chronic or recurrent nail lesions to rule out SSCC and ensure timely treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Subungual tumors are rare, with subungual squamous cell carcinoma (SSCC) being the most frequent type.
- Protean clinical presentations and low disease awareness often lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of SSCC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of biopsy in diagnosing chronic or recurrent nail lesions.
- To emphasize the need to rule out SSCC in cases of persistent nail abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Case series reporting on four patients with SSCC.
- Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic challenges.
Main Results:
- All four patients were initially misdiagnosed with benign conditions and received unsuccessful conservative treatment for years.
- Delayed diagnosis significantly impacted treatment outcomes.
Conclusions:
- A biopsy is essential for chronic or recurrent nail lesions unresponsive to conservative treatment.
- Early diagnostic intervention, including biopsy, is critical for subungual squamous cell carcinoma (SSCC) management.
