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Subungual Onycholemmal Cysts: A Case Report.

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 19, 2021

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Citation
Lydrup E, Pedersen Pilt A, Schmidt V, Trøstrup H. Subungual Onycholemmal Cysts: A Case Report. Case Rep Dermatol 2021; 13:394-398.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Case Rep Dermatol 2021; 13
Publication Date
Jul 19, 2021
Issn Print
1662-6567
Pages
394-398
Brief description/objective

Subungual onycholemmal cysts (SOCs) are rare nail abnormalities. The clinical findings vary and include onychodystrophy, ridging, nail bed pigmentation, and thickening, but most often SOCs do not cause any symptoms and are accidental findings. In this case report, we present a case of a woman with pigmentation of the toenail, suspect for melanoma. Surprisingly, the histopathological examination showed SOCs. We discuss the histological features of SOCs, etiology, and differential diagnoses.