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a: Onychomatricoma on the fourth toenail of the left foot showing a thickened, over-curved, ridged, brown-yellowed nail. Front view b: Onychomatricoma on the fourth toenail of the left foot showing a thickened, over-curved, ridged, brown-yellowed nail. Lateral view nail plate created in onychomatricoma provide a favorable environment for fungal invasion. 6,8
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Onychomatricoma is a rare benign tumor of the nail matrix, characterized by finger-like projections that invade the nail plate. The fingernails of Caucasian women are most commonly affected. Because this tumor can easily mimic other more prevalent ungual diseases, it is crucial to be acquainted with its characteristic clinical and histopathologic f...
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