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All variables were included in the analysis and examined as possible predictors of nail melanoma. Both univariate and multivariable analyses have been performed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Among 82 cases, 25 were diagnosed as nail melanoma and 57 as benign lesions (including 32 melanocytic nevi and 25 benign melanocytic hyperplasia). Melanoma cases were significantly associated with a width of the pigmented band higher than 2\/3 of the nail plate, grey and black colours, irregularly pigmented lines, Hutchinson and micro\u2010Hutchinson signs, and nail dystrophy. 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