Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2016;8(1):70-72
The subungual melanoma is considered a rare subtype of melanoma. It emerges in the ungual matrix, however can involve all components of the nail apparatus. This tumor is often underdiagnosed, which leads to a delay in proper treatment, resulting in a poorer prognosis. The final diagnosis should be confirmed by histology. Conservative surgery in the treatment of subungual melanoma (when in the early stages) is presently recognized by the international literature and offers an effective and curative treatment to the patient, preserving the functional ability. This article describes a case of subungual melanoma successfully treated with conservative surgery, with the preservation of the hallux.
Keywords: MELANOMA; NAIL DISEASES; AMBULATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES