A 'sea anemone' onychomatricoma. (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhu, Xi Ming; AlBadry, Waleed; Fleming, Andrew
• Is Part Of: JPRAS open. Volume 29(2021)
• Page Start: 89
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Nail bed tumour -- Onychomatricoma -- Hand surgery -- Plastic surgery; Surgery, Plastic -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2021.05.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-5878

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: Here we describe the presentation, identification, operation details and subsequent histological analysis of an onychomatricoma, a benign rare subungual tumour that is often misidentified and diagnosed. Methods: No public involvement to declare, patient was consented for surgical excision and provided verbal consent to photography and its use in publishing. Participant: One 44-year-old female. Intervention: One time surgical excision. Primary and secondary outcomes measured: Not applicable. Results: Complete excision and histopathological report of specimen provided. Conclusion: Complete surgical excision is an effective means of treatment for onychomatricoma.