Dermoscopy of the nail bed and matrix to assess melanonychia striata

Melanonychia striata represents a diagnostic dilemma for dermatologists. The use of dermoscopy to assess the nail has advantages over clinical examination. However, when compared to skin lesions, it gives fewer details. We describe two cases of melanonychia striata submitted to dermoscopic examinati...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2005-11, Vol.53 (5), p.884-886
Main Authors: Hirata, Sergio H., Yamada, Sergio, Almeida, Fernando A., Tomomori-Yamashita, Jane, Enokihara, Mauro Y., Paschoal, Francisco M., Enokihara, Milvia M., Outi, Cinthia M., Michalany, Nilceo S.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Dermoscopy
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Melanoma - pathology
Melanosis - pathology
Middle Aged
Nail Diseases - pathology
Pigmentary diseases of the skin
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Melanonychia striata represents a diagnostic dilemma for dermatologists. The use of dermoscopy to assess the nail has advantages over clinical examination. However, when compared to skin lesions, it gives fewer details. We describe two cases of melanonychia striata submitted to dermoscopic examination of the nail bed and matrix. This is a new procedure that enables observing dermoscopic characteristics that are not visualized in the nail plate, thus, providing additional information.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2005.07.032