A. Jović, D. Tiodorovic, D. Popović, H. Kocic, Zorana Zlatanović, M. Kostić, G. Damiani
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Abstract
Abstract Melanonychia refers to a brown or black coloration of the nail plate caused by numerous factors. Regarding the arrangement of pigmentation, we can differentiate between total melanonychia, when pigmentation involves the whole nail plate, or transverse or longitudinal melanonychia, when pigmentation involves the nail in a form of transverse or longitudinal band of pigmentation, respectively. Since longitudinal melanonychia can be a sign of numerous benign and malignant lesions, it often poses a diagnostic challenge for a dermatologist. Herein, we report a case of a 13-year-old girl who developed longitudinal melanonychia on multiple nails after receiving a therapy with azithromycin.
期刊介绍:
Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology is a journal of the Serbian Association of Dermatologists and Venereologists. The journal is published in English, quarterly and intended to provide rapid publication of papers in the field of dermatology and venereology. Manuscripts are welcome from all countries in the following categories: editorials, original studies, review articles, professional articles, case reports, and history of medicine.