Total body skin imaging as an aid to melanoma detection Journal Article
| Author: | Halpern, A. C. |
| Article Title: | Total body skin imaging as an aid to melanoma detection |
| Abstract: | Total body skin imaging (TBSI) is being increasingly used as an aid to melanoma detection in high-risk individuals. In this article, we review the rationale, techniques, advantages, and potential pitfalls of TBSI as an aid to melanoma detection. We highlight the technical and clinical considerations relevant to implementation of TBSI in clinical practice. © 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | review; patient selection; follow up; cancer diagnosis; clinical practice; melanoma; skin neoplasms; high risk patient; imaging system; diagnostic value; medical photography; photography; humans; human; total body skin imaging |
| Journal Title: | Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1085-5629 |
| Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2003-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 2 |
| End Page: | 8 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1053/sder.2003.50000 |
| PUBMED: | 12773009 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 25 September 2014 -- Source: Scopus |
