Diagnosis: Pincer nail
Description: Pincer growth of the nail
Morphology: Nail dystrophy
Site: Nails
Sex: F
Age: 23
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory: Pincer nail is due to abnormal curvature of the nail plate.It may be congenital or aquired.The pincer growth can gradually encircle the nail bed distally causing great pain and discomfort when walking.Removal of the nail matrix laterally on both sides is necessary to relieve the condition.