A Clinico-Dermoscopic Approach for Skin Cancer Screening. Recommendations Involving a Survey of the International Dermoscopy Society Journal Article


Authors: Argenziano, G.; Giacomel, J.; Zalaudek, I.; Blum, A.; Braun, R. P.; Cabo, H.; Halpern, A.; Hofmann-Wellenhof, R.; Malvehy, J.; Marghoob, A. A.; Menzies, S.; Moscarella, E.; Pellacani, G.; Puig, S.; Rabinovitz, H.; Saida, T.; Seidenari, S.; Soyer, H. P.; Stolz, W.; Thomas, L.; Kittler, H.
Article Title: A Clinico-Dermoscopic Approach for Skin Cancer Screening. Recommendations Involving a Survey of the International Dermoscopy Society
Abstract: Dermoscopy is useful for skin cancer screening, but a detailed approach is required that integrates this tool into a rational clinical work flow. To investigate clinician perceptions and behavior in approaching patients with skin tumors, a survey was launched by electronic mail through the International Dermoscopy Society. After 4months, the responses were analyzed and significant findings calculated. Considering the current approach of study participants in examining patients for skin cancer, an up-to-date system of triage is presented in this review, which aims to promote an improved diagnostic accuracy and more timely management of skin malignancy. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: melanoma; dermoscopy; skin cancer; dermatoscopy; clinical diagnosis; triage
Journal Title: Dermatologic Clinics
Volume: 31
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0733-8635
Publisher: W.B. Saunders Co.  
Date Published: 2013-10-01
Start Page: 525
End Page: 534
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2013.06.001
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 24075542
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 1 November 2013" - "CODEN: DRMCD" - "Source: Scopus"
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