Update on nail unit histopathology.

Hum Pathol

Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Published: October 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • Histopathologic evaluation of the nail unit is crucial for diagnosing various nail disorders, with recent literature providing updates on different conditions.
  • The review covers a variety of nail disorders, including malignancies like melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as fungal infections and inflammatory conditions.
  • Nail clipping histopathology is also highlighted as an increasingly popular and noninvasive diagnostic method for dermatologists and dermatopathologists.

Article Abstract

Histopathologic evaluation of the nail unit is an essential component in the diagnosis of nail unit disorders. This review highlights recent updates in nail unit histopathology and discusses literature covering a wide range of nail disorders including melanoma/melanocytic lesions, squamous cell carcinoma, onychomatricoma, onychopapilloma, onychomycosis, lichen planus, and other inflammatory conditions. Herein we also discuss recent literature on nail clipping histopathology, a useful and noninvasive diagnostic tool that continues to grow in popularity and importance to both dermatologists and dermatopathologists.

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