Melanonychia striata: a case report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20212247Keywords:
Melanonychia striata, Nail matrix, BenignAbstract
Melanonychia striata longitudinalis is a pigmented band in the long axis of the nail. The discoloration occured because of increase of melanin in the nail matrix. In most cases, especially in children, melanonychia striata is a benign condition. In this case report a 12-years-old male with melanonychia striata. Longitudinal excision was performed with histopathology examination to rule out malignancy and further management.
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