Question 285 · LEK · Whitlow
An inflammatory, usually purulent process of the palmar surface is called:
- A. paronychia.
- B. whitlow.
- C. paraphimosis.
- D. furuncle.
- E. gangrene.
Hint
This hand infection is distinguished from the nail-fold infection by its location on the flexor (palmar) side.
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