Congenital nevus of the nail apparatus--diagnostic approach of a case through dermoscopy

Pediatr Dermatol. 2013 Nov-Dec;30(6):e293-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01813.x. Epub 2012 Jul 24.

Abstract

Melanonychia striata in childhood is primarily due to congenital nevi, but melanoma should be excluded. We report a case in which dermoscopy was used in an attempt to avoid incisional biopsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dermoscopy / methods*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Nail Diseases / congenital
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Nail Diseases / pathology
  • Nevus, Pigmented / congenital
  • Nevus, Pigmented / diagnosis*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / congenital
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology