| Melanonychia striata longitudinalis. A case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7076969 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Melanonychia strata longitudinalis is a pigmented (dark brown-tan-black) band running in the long axis of the nail. This abnormal color of the nail plate is caused by a focal increase of melanin because of increased number and/or function of normal or abnormal melanocytes in the nail matrix. Pigmented streaks in nails due to melanocytic hyperplasia are said to be so exceedingly common in black persons as to be normal and the phenomenon is benign in the majority of cases. In our white patient reported here the pigmentation is due to epithelial hyperpigmentation without melanocytic hyperplasia or evidence of malignancy, hormonal abnormality, or other adventitious influence. |
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Authors:
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C E Kouskoukis; R K Scher; V A Hatcher |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology Volume: 8 ISSN: 0148-0812 ISO Abbreviation: J Dermatol Surg Oncol Publication Date: 1982 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-07-08 Completed Date: 1982-07-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7707501 Medline TA: J Dermatol Surg Oncol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 284-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Cell Count Female Humans Hyperplasia Melanins / metabolism Melanocytes / pathology Nail Diseases / metabolism, pathology* Pigmentation Disorders / metabolism, pathology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Melanins |
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