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

• Autores: Giuseppe Argenziano, Allan Halpern, Iris Zalaudek, Andreas Blum, Ralph P. Braun, Horacio Cabo
• Localización: Dermatologic clinics, ISSN 0733-8635, Vol. 31, Nº. 4, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Dermoscopy), págs. 525-534
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • 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 4 months, 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.