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Review
. 1991 Oct;9(4):703-16.

Longitudinal pigmented nail bands

A S Pappert  1 , R K Scher, J L Cohen
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  • PMID: 1934645
Review

Longitudinal pigmented nail bands

A S Pappert et al. Dermatol Clin. 1991 Oct.

Abstract

In this article, we have discussed the possible causes of a longitudinal pigmented nail band. A thorough history, physical examination, and, when indicated, biopsy of the origin of the band should reassure the patient with a benign lesion and direct further treatment of a patient with a malignant or potentially malignant lesion.

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