Melanoma of the nail unit
An ulcerated amelanotic malignant melanoma of the index finger
Keywords: Amelanotic malignant melanoma, Amelanotic melanoma, Fingernail, Hand, Histopathology-confirmed, Melanoma, Nail destruction, Nail fold, Sensitive-image, Ulceration
What is melanoma of the nail unit?
Melanoma of the nail unit is usually a variant of acral lentiginous melanoma, a malignant melanoma arising from the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Other rare forms of melanoma that may arise in the nail unit are nodular melanoma or desmoplastic melanoma.
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