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A 'sea anemone' onychomatricoma
Xi Ming Zhu1,2, Waleed AlBadry3,4, Andrew Fleming1,3
1St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Tooting, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW170QT, United Kingdom.
JPRAS Open
|June 30, 2021
Summary
This study details an onychomatricoma, a rare benign subungual tumor. Complete surgical excision proved effective for treatment and diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Onychomatricoma is a rare benign subungual tumor.
- It is frequently misdiagnosed, complicating treatment.
- Accurate identification is crucial for effective management.
Observation:
- A case of a 44-year-old female patient with an onychomatricoma is presented.
- The tumor's clinical presentation, diagnostic process, and surgical details are described.
- Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis post-excision.
Findings:
- Complete surgical excision was performed.
- Histopathological examination of the excised specimen provided definitive diagnosis.
- The procedure resulted in complete tumor removal.
Implications:
- Complete surgical excision is an effective treatment for onychomatricoma.
- Early and accurate diagnosis improves patient outcomes.
- This case highlights the importance of thorough histopathological evaluation for subungual lesions.
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