Dermoscopic Predictors of Tumor Thickness in Cutaneous Melanoma: A Retrospective Analysis of 245 Melanomas
- Enrique Rodríguez-Lomba
- Belén Lozano-Masdemont
- Lula María Nieto-Benito
- Elisa Hernández de la Torre
- Ricardo Suárez-Fernández
- José Antonio Avilés-Izquierdo
DOIAbstract
Introduction: The literature regarding the association of dermoscopic structures with Breslow thickness in melanoma is scarce, limited to small case series, and mostly outdated. Objective: This study determined the dermoscopic patterns, colors and structures that are associated with melanoma in situ, thin melanomas (<0.8 mm) and thick melanomas potentially requiring sentinel lymph node biopsy according to current guidelines (≥0.8 mm). Methods: A retrospective evaluation of 245 dermoscopic images of primary cutaneous melanoma located on the trunk or limbs was performed by consensus of 2 dermoscopists. Results: Red-pink, blue-gray and white color, blue-white veil, shiny white streaks, irregular vessels, blue-black pigmentation, milky...
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