Simple Diagnostic Tests for Subungual Pigmentation
Joint Authors
Poudyal, Shardul
Elpern, David J.
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Subungual pigmentation can have benign and malignant etiologies.
A common and important differential diagnosis is between subungual hematoma and subungual acrolentiginous melanoma.
We have introduced Dr.
Eckert Haneke's technique and our Hydrogen Peroxide modification for distinguishing these entities clinically.
Dr.
Haneke's technique uses the hemocult reaction to detect hematoma from the specimen, while our modification uses Hydrogen Peroxide to clear the hematoma and make the decision clinically.
Both are minimally invasive techniques which can be performed without pain.
Often these procedures spare the patient an unnecessary tissue biopsy with its morbidity and discomfort.
Importantly, they reassure the patient that he or she has a benign disorder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Poudyal, Shardul& Elpern, David J.. 2010. Simple Diagnostic Tests for Subungual Pigmentation. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Poudyal, Shardul& Elpern, David J.. Simple Diagnostic Tests for Subungual Pigmentation. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459695
American Medical Association (AMA)
Poudyal, Shardul& Elpern, David J.. Simple Diagnostic Tests for Subungual Pigmentation. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459695
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459695