Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2024
A 17-year-old girl complains of pain and swelling of the second finger on the right hand. She had a manicure done three days ago. The pain appeared on the second day. Objectively, the periungual ridge is edematous, hyperemic, overhangs the nail plate, painful during palpation. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?
Answer options
- Subungual felon
- Cutaneous felon
- Subcutaneous felon
- Erysipeloid
- Paronychia
Correct answer
Paronychia
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