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In this chapter we will discuss the clinical morphology of common inflammatory ungual entities. Thus, psoriasis, lupus erythematous, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, and retronychia, among other entities are covered. Proper knowledge of these clinical features may facilitate the sonographic approach.
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Baran, R. (2013). Inflammatory Diseases of the Nail: Clinical Overview. In: Wortsman, X. (eds) Dermatologic Ultrasound with Clinical and Histologic Correlations. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7184-4_16
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