ABSTRACT

This comprehensive review of the histopathology of the human nail will act as a masterclass for all dermatologists, dermatopathologists, and nail-interested pathologists who have to interpret histological sections of nail tissue, which can be challenging for many reasons. In addition to a wealth of illustrated examples, the text guides the reader through the specialized terminology of nail science and supplies clinical data to help reach a reliable histopathological diagnosis.

chapter 2|8 pages

Technical aspects

Nail biopsies, handling, processing, sectioning, staining, and reading the slides

chapter 3|26 pages

Inflammatory dermatoses affecting the nail

chapter 6|22 pages

Genodermatoses affecting the nail

chapter 7|22 pages

Nail specific conditions

chapter 8|36 pages

Epithelial and fibroepithelial tumors

chapter 9|16 pages

Fibrous tumors

chapter 10|16 pages

Vascular tumors

chapter 12|10 pages

Neurogenic tumors

chapter 13|4 pages

Histiocytic lesions

chapter 14|4 pages

Hematogenous tumors

chapter 15|18 pages

Melanocytic lesions

chapter 16|2 pages

Metastases of the digital tip