Two synchronous periungual BCC treated with Mohs surgery. Nail polish related?

Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2013 Jun;32(2):161-3. doi: 10.3109/15569527.2012.708956. Epub 2012 Aug 1.

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most frequent malignant skin tumor observed in Caucasian adults, especially males, occurs mainly in sun-exposed areas of the body. BCC in the periungual tissues, such as proximal nail fold, nail matrix, nail bed and hyponychium, is rarely reported. We report a patient with two synchronous BCC of the periungual tissue localized in the IV and V fingernail, effectively treated with Mohs micrographic surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery
  • Cosmetics / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Nail Diseases / etiology*
  • Nail Diseases / pathology
  • Nail Diseases / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Cosmetics