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SUBUNGUAL EPIDERMOID INCLUSIONS.
- Source :
- British Journal of Dermatology; Sep1969, Vol. 81 Issue 9, p671-675, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 1969
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Abstract
- This paper describes the evolution of subungual epidermoid inclusions and discusses their aetiology. They are shown to develop from the tips of the rete ridges by a process of bulbous proliferation. Ultimately they may lose their connection with the epidermis and come to lie deeply within the dermis of the nail bed. Although the lesions are usually microscopic in size they may be large and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of nail bed swellings. The aetiology of these lesions is still obscure. They may follow trauma and are found in finger clubbing anti it is probable that different stimuli can produce them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ETIOLOGY of diseases
DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis
EPIDERMIS
SKIN
EPITHELIUM
SYMPTOMS
EDEMA
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00070963
- Volume :
- 81
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16492447
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1969.tb16206.x