“…(7) It appears as a solid, white, subungually-located, pigmented, haemangiomatous mass in the early stages. (20) As the mass grows, local tissue indurations and onycholysis may occur. Paronychia is observed in some patients.…”
“…(7) It appears as a solid, white, subungually-located, pigmented, haemangiomatous mass in the early stages. (20) As the mass grows, local tissue indurations and onycholysis may occur. Paronychia is observed in some patients.…”
“…In the early stages, the tumor may appear as a pinkish white, subungual, pigmented brownish or hemangiomatous mass. 9 Over time, ulceration may ensue followed by secondary paronychial infection and onycholysis. 2…”
The author describes subungual exostoses as well as their differential diagnoses. Clinical and radiologic features are illustrated. Surgical excision is recommended, following partial toenail avulsion, in the majority of symptomatic cases.
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