Figure 20.1
Onychomycosis of fingernails
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
(Friable nail)
Psoriatic nail
Bacteria infection
Fungal/Yeast infection
Mixed fungal and bacteria infection
Lichen planus
Pachyonchia Congenita
Histopathology
The nail clipping was sectioned and measured at 0.5 × 0.2 × 0.1 cm. The Gram stains showed gram-positive cocci. The PAS stain showed branching, septated hyphae (Fig. 20.2).
Figure 20.2
6 Year Old White Male with Recurrent Brownish Patches Around Mouth
37 Year Old White Male with Multiple, Brown, Purple Nodules on Arms and Legs
70 Year Old White Male with Grouped Blisters on Right Lower Leg
6 Year Old White Boy with a Rash on Buttock
57 Year Old Male with Multiple Widespread Excoriations
46 Year Old Female with Multiple Slightly Eroded Reddish Papules on Her Arm
PAS stain 1,000×, Fungal hyphae (red) are found within the nail plate
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