The topic Nail Matrix Melanoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Subungual Melanoma.

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• A melanoma is a type of cancer that develops from cells, called melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin; the pigment that gives skin its color
• Melanoma of nail unit is a melanoma that affects the nail - either the fingernail or the toenail. There are 3 main types of nail unit melanoma and these include:
  • Subungual Melanoma
  • Ungual Melanoma
  • Periungual Melanoma
• Subungual Melanoma is melanoma of the nail affecting the tissue beneath the nail base, also known as the nail matrix. It is the region from where the nail forms and grows
• In general, there are 4 basic types of melanomas which include:
  • Superficial spreading melanoma: It is a common type of melanoma that arises from a benign mole. It can slowly appear to spread with change in pigmentation, but is capable of a rapid progression
  • Lentigo maligna melanoma: It is a less common type that is seen during middle-age or older age. The condition usually affects the face and may resemble sunspots
  • Acral lentiginous melanoma: This type may occur at locations distant from the central body, as they are found on the hands, feet, and below the nails. It is the least common type
  • Nodular melanoma: It is the most aggressive melanoma type most often affecting adult males
• Subungual Melanoma is diagnosed with the help of a biopsy. Once a definitive diagnosis has been made, it is surgically removed (excised). Depending on how far the disease has progressed, additional modes of therapy may be needed
• The prognosis of Subungual Melanoma is good when the diagnosis is made early; the prognosis is unfavorable with advancing disease

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