RISK STRATIFICATION : A Practical Approach to Using Epiluminescence Microscopy/Dermoscopy in Melanoma Screening - 03/09/11

Doi : 10.1016/S0733-8635(05)70270-9

Robert O. Kenet, MD, PhD ^{^{*
Departments of Medicine and Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York}}, Barney J. Kenet, MD ^{^{*
Departments of Medicine and Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York}}

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MELANOMA SCREENING

Management is More Important than the Diagnosis

Risk Stratification Using Epiluminescence Microscopy

PIGMENT NETWORK

First Identify Melanocytic Lesions by Recognizing the Pigment Network

Caveats to the “Network Implies Melanocytic” Rule

The Network is Different on the Face and Acral Surfaces

PIGMENT NETWORK IN MELANOMA

Pigmentation Heterogeneity and Eccentricity of the Network

Pigmentation Heterogeneity and Eccentricity in Thin Melanomas

Melanoma on the Face, Palms, and Soles

CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION ALGORITHM

Risk Class 1: Probable Melanoma

Risk Class 2: Possible Melanoma but Likely Atypical Nevus

Risk Class 3: Atypical Nevus, Patchy and Pink

Risk Class 4: Common Nevus, Brown and Fades

Risk Class 5: Other Lesions, including Clearly Benign Lesions and Melanoma Mimickers

MANAGEMENT DECISION

SUMMARY

Address reprint requests to Robert O. Kenet, MD, PhD 160 E. 72nd St. New York, NY 10021 r@kenet.net

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Vol 19 - N° 2

P. 327-335 - aprile 2001 Ritorno al numero

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