Nail Tumor

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Nail Tumor

Nail tumors range from benign (myxoid cysts, glomus tumors, pyogenic granuloma) to malignant (subungual melanoma, SCC . Symptoms may include swelling, pain, color change, or nail plate distortion. Cutis Hospital provides precise diagnosis, biopsy and definitive surgical management for all nail tumors.

Overview

Tumor type is defined by location, color, growth and associated symptoms. Suspicious lesions undergo biopsy for histopath. Benign lesions are excised; malignant tumors require wider margins and oncology consult.

Nail tumors can alter nail structure and cause pain or bleeding. Cutis Hospitalʼs dermatologic surgeons expertly assess and excise lesions—always with safety and minimal impact on nail growth.

What types of nail tumors exist?

Benign: myxoid cysts, glomus tumor, pyogenic granuloma Malignant: subungual melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma

How are tumors diagnosed?

Clinical exam, imaging US/MRI , and biopsy are used for lesion evaluation and diagnosis.

Symptoms and Causes

How are tumors treated?

Excision with margin for benign; wider excision and oncology referral for malignant.

How are tumors diagnosed?

Pain, infection, nail deformity, recurrence, missed diagnosis—especially for melanoma.

Diagnosis and tests

Are there risks?

Pain, infection, nail deformity, recurrence, missed diagnosis—especially for melanoma.

What is recovery time?

Simple excision: 1 2 weeks; major surgery: longer with reconstruction.

Expert care starts here.

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Nail tumors require prompt diagnosis and treatment Benign and malignant forms exist Biopsy essential for pigmented/rapidly growing tumors Excision yields cure in most benign cases Oncology consult for malignant tumors

Tumor types

Myxoid cyst Pyogenic granuloma Glomus tumor Melanoma/SCC

Treatment modalities

Biopsy, excisional surgery, reconstruction, oncology management.

Being the best hospital for nail tumors in Vijayanagar Bangalore, Cutis Hospital ensures safe diagnosis and expert surgical care.

Biopsy

Diagnostic excision for tissue diagnosis.

Excision

Removal of benign lesion with margin.

Wide Excision

For malignant tumors; may require nail matrix removal.

Reconstruction

Nail bed and fold repair if required.

Oncology Consult

Regular monitoring for recurrence.

Follow-Up

Regular monitoring for recurrence.

Best Hospital for Nail Tumor Surgery in Bangalore

At Cutis Hospital, expert diagnostic and surgical care for nail tumors ensures safe outcomes and restores nail health with minimal impact on daily life.

Nail tumor care: benign lesion surgery, melanoma management, nail bed reconstruction, expert monitoring. If youʼd like, I can also proceed with Nail Surgery and Traumatic Nail—let me know if you want those right away or next!