ABSTRACT
Subungual squamous cell carcinoma is very rare, but it is the most frequent primary malignant tumor of the nail bed. Therefore, its diagnosis and treatment are crucial to ensure a favorable prognosis. We present the sonographic findings in a case of a subungual squamous cell carcinoma. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 46:212-214, 2018.
Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/diagnostic imaging , Nail Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Ultrasonography/methods , Aged, 80 and over , Amputation, Surgical , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Nail Diseases/surgery , Nails/diagnostic imaging , Nails/surgeryABSTRACT
Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp (AANS) is a rare entity, etiology of which is already unknown. It consists of a few dome-shaped, skin-colored nodules associated with nonscarring alopecia. They are usually located in the upper part of the occiput and surrounded by normal scalp. Most of the times, a biopsy is performed to make an accurate diagnosis. AANS have a good prognosis and even can resolve spontaneously. We present a new case of this entity with the description of trichoscopic and ultrasonographic findings that have recently been reported. These noninvasive techniques are useful for the diagnosis and could replace histological examination in the near future.
