Histopathology of the nail unit

Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2014;55(2):235-56.

Abstract

In this report, we review several inflammatory infectious and tumoral conditions of the nail unit. We emphasize the anatomic peculiarities of such pathologies of the nail unit and provide some required diagnostic criteria.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / diagnosis
  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / pathology
  • Erythema Multiforme / diagnosis
  • Erythema Multiforme / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / diagnosis
  • Lichen Planus / pathology
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Nail Diseases / etiology
  • Nail Diseases / pathology*
  • Nails / anatomy & histology
  • Nails / pathology*
  • Onychomycosis / diagnosis
  • Onychomycosis / pathology
  • Pemphigus / diagnosis
  • Pemphigus / pathology
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology