PubMed · 438407
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R C Gibbs. 1979. Mostly about toenails.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1979.tb00655.x
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Unfortunately, strict regional considerations of neoplasia affecting the hands of feet are not numerous, and detailed accounts of neoplasia confined either to the hands or feet have been published only periodically. This article attempts to remedy the dearth of information by providing a sampling of the types of tumors that affect the foot with photographs and an emphasis on key histologic characteristics.
Laser techniques for nail pathology have existed for over a decade. Published reports concerning onychologic techniques and results are growing along with other medical laser literature. In this article, the author has presented techniques with which he and podiatric colleagues at Wenske Laser Center have operational familiarity. Preoperative concerns have been emphasized and potential complications and prevention are discussed. Widely variant results are identified. Laser onychologic procedures are technique intensive. Research is needed, therefore, to identify factors that might lead to technical improvements so that results may be enhanced. Perhaps in the future laser onychology shall exist as a subspecialty to podiatry and dermatology, much as endodontics is to dentistry. It is hoped that this work might contribute in some small way to that development.