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  • Title: Tinea nigra masquerading as acral lentiginous melanoma.
    Author: Babel DE, Pelachyk JM, Hurley JP.
    Journal: J Dermatol Surg Oncol; 1986 May; 12(5):502-4. PubMed ID: 3700830.
    Abstract:
    Tinea nigra is a superficial mycosis that may mimic serious pigmentary lesions. A lesion recently encountered on the foot was suspected of being a malignant melanoma. Histologic and mycologic studies, done after a biopsy was obtained, demonstrated Exophilia werneckii in the stratum corneum. Tinea nigra should be considered in the diagnosis of pigmented lesions of the hands and feet. A KOH examination is a simple and rapid means of demonstrating this entity.
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