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BASICS IN DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
Subungual melanoma with bone destruction treated via amputation of the distal and middle Phalange. Follow up of 1 year without evidence for tumour dissemination.
Acral subungual melanoma with bone infiltration is a rare, invasive type of melanoma that starts under a fingernail or toenail and has spread into the bone. This is a serious condition that often has a poor prognosis, though survival rates are higher if the cancer is caught early. Treatment can be complex and may involve surgery (such as amputation), radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or chemotherapy..