Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (Aug 2022)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nail Unit After Trauma: A Case Report

  • Xu W,
  • Mao D,
  • Wen G

Journal volume & issue
Vol. Volume 15
pp. 1737 – 1741

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Wen Xu, Dandan Mao, Guangdong Wen Department of Dermatology, People’s Hospital of Peking University, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Guangdong Wen, Department of Dermatology, People’s Hospital of Peking University, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13301360712, Email [email protected]: Squamous cell carcinoma of the nail unit (SCCNU) is a relatively uncommon tumor with a low rate of metastasis. SCCNU presents with nonspecific symptoms and signs, it is frequently misdiagnosed by dermatologists or surgeons. We report a patient with right-hand ring subungual squamous cell carcinoma who received inappropriate treatment due to a long-term misdiagnosis following trauma. This patient had been treated with acitretin combined with cefaclor, and a certain curative effect was seen, but finally, wide local excision was performed.Keywords: squamous cell carcinoma, nail, acitretin

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