Subungual syringoid eccrine carcinoma of the great toe nail complex: a case report.
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چکیده
Syringoid eccrine carcinoma is a very rare skin cancer. We present a case of a 22-year-old woman with a presentation of syringoid eccrine carcinoma in the subungual region of the hallux. This clinical case demonstrates our work-up that led to a proper diagnosis and management of this pathology. We discuss our surgical procedure of choice and the outcome. This report adds valuable information to a limited database of knowledge available on the diagnosis and management of syringoid eccrine carcinomas.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
دوره 104 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014