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Ultrasound imaging of onychopapilloma: Evaluation of 43 cases
Clarissa Canella1, Robertha Nakamura2, Andreia Leverone2
1Department of Radiology of Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Radiology of Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Clínica Alta Excelência Diagnóstica, DASA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Introduction:
Onychopapilloma is a benign tumor presenting as an isolated benign warty distal matrix and bed lesion in association with longitudinal erythronychia for which no underlying cause can be identified. Diagnosis might be challenging due to other, more severe, causes of erythronychia.
Objectives:
This study aimed to investigate the clinical and sonographic features of onychopapilloma using high-frequency ultrasound.
Methods:
Between February 2022 and May 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 39 patients displaying clinical features suggestive of onychopapilloma. These patients were selected at random and underwent examination using high-frequency ultrasound. High-frequency ultrasound assessments of the nail unit were carried out using 33 MHz and 24 MHz high-frequency linear transducers. An experienced radiologist performed the ultrasound scans while participants assumed an orthostatic seated position. Subsequently, the collected ultrasound images were independently evaluated by two radiologists specializing in nail injuries, ensuring a blinded assessment. This evaluation aimed to provide comprehensive insights into the imaging characteristics of onychopapilloma.
Results:
High-frequency ultrasound revealed oval or linear hyperechoic masses located in the middle of the nail plate, without vascularity or posterior acoustic shadowing. Nail plate irregularity, thickening, and nail bed indentation were observed in some cases. These findings demonstrate that high-frequency ultrasound can aid in the diagnosis and surgical planning of onychopapilloma, providing detailed visualization of the lesion and surrounding structures.
Conclusions:
This imaging method could represent a potential tool to differentiate onychopapilloma from other nail conditions, especially malignant neoplasms. However, further research is needed to validate these findings and assess long-term outcomes.
