Al-Marsad newspaper: American Maria Silvia was shocked by a devastating fact, following a thin brown line lived under her fingernail for 10 years.
The source said – according to the British newspaper “Mirror”. – The woman first noticed the “dark brown mark” 3 years ago, but considered it normal.
The color of the line was initially pale, before turning to dark brown regarding a year following its first appearance, and following a long period of doubt and suspicion, Maria received a “shocking and devastating” news, following doctors told her that what was under her nail might be a “cancerous tumor that spreads in the skin.” “.
Maria Silvia had to undergo surgery, to remove her infected nail, along with part of her bone, and doctors say that the dangerous “melanoma” may arise and remain hidden for up to 13 years, before it comes out.