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A A Chokoeva¹, G Tchernev², J W Patterson³

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Summary

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Accurate diagnosis of onychomycosis is crucial, especially for resistant cases. A biopsy can rule out serious conditions like subungual malignant melanoma, which can mimic fungal nail infections.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Onychomycosis is a common nail condition.
Therapy-resistant cases require careful diagnosis.
Nail disorders can mimic onychomycosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of diagnostic biopsy in onychomycosis.
To present a case of subungual malignant melanoma mimicking onychomycosis.
To emphasize ruling out life-threatening onychomycosis imitators.

Main Methods:

Histological examination of a nail biopsy.
Clinical presentation review.
Differential diagnosis of nail disorders.

Main Results:

A case of subungual malignant melanoma was diagnosed.
The patient had a history of long-term, ineffective onychomycosis treatment.
Histological findings confirmed melanoma, not onychomycosis.

Conclusions:

Diagnostic biopsy is essential for therapy-resistant nail conditions.
Subungual malignant melanoma can present as onychomycosis.
Prompt diagnosis of onychomycosis mimics is critical for patient outcomes.