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Acquired digital fibrokeratoma in Adult
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Acquired digital fibrokeratoma in Adult

Contributors: Shari Lipner MD, PhD, Belinda Tan MD, PhD, Susan Burgin MD

Synopsis

Acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADF), or acral fibrokeratoma, is an uncommon, benign neoplasm that presents as a solitary asymptomatic papule on the digit (finger or toe), nail bed, or periungual area of middle-aged adults. Nail tumors are most often seen in middle-aged men and are localized to the great toe.

The etiology is unknown, but ADF is thought to develop after local trauma or subclinical injury.

Codes

ICD10CM:
D23.9 – Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified

SNOMEDCT:
110986000 – Acquired digital fibrokeratoma

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Last Updated:10/30/2025
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Acquired digital fibrokeratoma in Adult
A medical illustration showing key findings of Acquired digital fibrokeratoma : Fingers, Smooth papule, Solitary nail or digit, Toes
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Smooth, skin-colored, pedunculated papule on the lateral nail fold of the digit. Minimal onycholysis is present.
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