Early diagnosis of subungual squamous cell carcinoma of the hallux
Dermatology Online Journal, cilt.21, sa.7, 2015 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 7
- Basım Tarihi: 2015
- Dergi Adı: Dermatology Online Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Nail SCC, Nail tumors, Sqaumous cell carsinoma, Subungual SCC
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Primary subungual squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the toe is rare in the literature and frequently late or misdiagnosed. Lack of awareness among physicians of the specific clinical findings, the indolent course of the disease, and the high prevalence of benign conditions of the nail unit may account for delays in diagnosis. In addition to difficulties in identifying the true incidence of this tumor, a standardized therapeutic approach does not currently exist. We present a case of subungual SCC of the first toe without bone invasion. The tumor was diagnosed early, treated with conservative surgical excision, and showed no recurrence or metastasis after 2 years of follow-up.