Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nail Unit After Trauma: A Case Report

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma of the nail unit (SCCNU) is a relatively uncommon tumor with a low rate of metastasis. SCCNU presents with nonspecific symptoms and signs, it is frequently misdiagnosed by dermatologists or surgeons. We report a patient with right-hand ring subungual squamous cell carcinoma who received inappropriate treatment due to a long-term misdiagnosis following trauma. This patient had been treated with acitretin combined with cefaclor, and a certain curative effect was seen, but finally, wide local excision was performed.

The Frequency of Skin Lesions in Guilan Province, Iran

“…It commonly arises from chronically sun-damaged skin, including the head, neck, upper extremities, and lower legs (Fania et al, 2021). SCC is also seen in the setting of trauma, chronic inflammation, and immune suppression (Liu et al, 2021; Xu et al, 2022). Melanoma, although less common, is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, responsible for most skin-cancer-related deaths.…”