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What causes calcified nail matrix + hematoma? i had toe avulsion procedure with biopsy for a 4 month history of resistant chronic paronychia. worried
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Causes : If you had surgery of the nail you can develope a hematoma in the nail bed tissue when this drys it becomes very hard. I would return to your surgeon and show them the area of concern.
Answered 7/23/2013
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Likely: Need the thick tissue debriedment or what you call calcified sent for biopsy.
Answered 6/14/2013
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