Microscopic examination of normal nail clippings

Background: Nail clipping analysis for diagnosing causes of onychodystrophy other than onychomycosis is investigated to a very small extent. In order to achieve acceptance as a diagnostic method for any kind of nail abnormalities, normal microscopic parameters have to be established first. In most r...

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Main Authors: Betina Werner, Andre Antunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mattioli1885 2013-07-01
Series:Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
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Online Access:http://dpcj.org/index.php/dpc/article/view/946
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Summary:Background: Nail clipping analysis for diagnosing causes of onychodystrophy other than onychomycosis is investigated to a very small extent. In order to achieve acceptance as a diagnostic method for any kind of nail abnormalities, normal microscopic parameters have to be established first. In most reported cases,  nail plates were fixed in formalin with processing of the specimens with routine automated histotechnique.
ISSN:2160-9381