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ArticleCureus2024

Subungual Verruca Vulgaris Mimicking Onychomycosis.

Kawaiola Cael Aoki, Summer Wong, Simona Bartos

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kawaiola Cael AokiDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Summer WongDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Simona BartosDepartment of Dermatology, Imperial Dermatology, Hollywood, USA.
Nova Southeastern University · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nail abnormalities, or onychodystrophy, can be caused by various pathologies, including fungal and nonfungal infections. These can result in difficulties with nail trimming, pain, and social discomfort that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Even experienced physicians may find it challenging to diagnose due to the lack of specificity in these changes. We present the case of a 60-year-old female who was initially diagnosed with onychodystrophy but was later found to have subungual verruca vulgaris after a nail avulsion and biopsy. This case highlights the importance of thorough diagnostic procedures and considering a broad range of differential diagnoses. We also discuss the challenges of treating subungual warts and the need for a precise therapeutic approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.

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nail diseasesnail dystrophynail plateonychomycosissubungual lesionsubungual locationverruca vulgariswart treatment

Identifiers

PMID38550418
PMCPMC10978088
OpenAlexW4392185230

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