Subungual neurothekeoma

Neurothekeomas are benign tumors probably of nerve sheath origin and are also known as dermal nerve sheath myxomas. They are commonly found on the face, arm, or shoulder and less frequently the lower limbs. To our knowledge, this is the first case of a subungual neurothekeoma affecting the big toe....

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2005, Vol.52 (1), p.159-162
Main Authors: Connolly, Maureen, Hickey, James R., Intzedy, Laszlo, Pawade, Joya, de Berker, David A.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Nail Diseases - pathology
Neurothekeoma - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Toes
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Summary:Neurothekeomas are benign tumors probably of nerve sheath origin and are also known as dermal nerve sheath myxomas. They are commonly found on the face, arm, or shoulder and less frequently the lower limbs. To our knowledge, this is the first case of a subungual neurothekeoma affecting the big toe. Histology confirmed a well-circumscribed, multilobulated tumor composed of bland stellate and spindle cells in a copious myxoid matrix staining positive with S100 protein.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2004.08.055