A biopsy revealed devastating news — Ms Heather ... melanoma and typically presents as streaks or bruises on the nail bed that do not heal or grow out. It's thought that subungual melanomas ...

with microscopic examination of both the nail plate and the biopsy specimen from the underlying nail matrix and/or nail bed. Evacuation of the hematoma not only provides immediate pain relief but ...

A biopsy reveals squamous cell carcinoma (SCC ... have extended locally to involve the lateral nail folds and/or the nail bed. The patient's nail was therefore avulsed completely before ...