Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2010;2(4):316-318
A clinical case of subungual squamous cell carcinoma, in which a tumor had been located
in the medial fold of the left thumb for 4 years, is described in a 89-year-old male
patient.The objectives of this study are to draw attention to the rarity of the subungual
location of the tumor – highlighting the differences in diagnosis compared with benign
lesions – and the importance of pain as a symptom, which may help diagnose the condition
early and facilitate a better prognosis and lower morbidity. Additionally, we discuss
the more frequently used therapeutic approaches, based on a review of the literature on
radiation therapy, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and amputation.