Should we biopsy melanonychia striata in Asian children? A retrospective observational study.

Colin W X TanDing Yuan WangAmelie C SeghersMark J A KohSeng Geok Nicholas GohSiong See Joyce Lee

Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2019)

The occurrence of melanoma in Asian children presenting with melanonychia is extremely rare. We recommend clinical follow-up and anticipatory guidance for these patients and nail unit biopsy only in the presence of high-risk clinical features.

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young adults
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
ultrasound guided
chronic kidney disease
fine needle aspiration
risk assessment
prognostic factors
case report
patient reported outcomes
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