Cellular Blue Nevus of the Finger: A Case Report.
- Author:
Tae Hwan PARK
1
;
Kwan Koo YEO
;
Choong Hyun CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. eppeen@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Metacarpophalangeal joint;
Cellular blue nevus;
Melanoma
- MeSH:
Diagnosis, Differential;
Fingers;
Follow-Up Studies;
Melanoma;
Metacarpophalangeal Joint;
Nevus;
Nevus, Blue
- From:Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
2011;16(3):166-169
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We experienced an unusual case of the cellular nevus on the dorsal surface of the second metacarpophalangeal joint. We performed a local excision followed by immunohistochemical analysis. Cellular blue nevus should be considered in the differential diagnosis when a characteristic blue-black mass is found in the finger. Accurate diagnosis based on immunohistochemical analysis, appropriate surgical treatment and vigilant follow-up are mandatory to prevent any malignant transformation.
