DERMOSCOPIC FEATURES PREDICTING THE PRESENCE OF MITOSES IN THIN MELANOMA

Highlights • The number of mitoses in the last AJCC classification upstage a melanoma has been included in the last AJCC classification as a factor for upstaging thin melanomas. • Black colour and peripheral streaks can predict the presence of mitoses in thin melanoma. • atypical pigment network and...

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Published in:Journal of dermatological science 2017-05, Vol.86 (2), p.158-161
Main Authors: Ribero, S, Argenziano, G, Lallas, A, Moscarella, E, Benati, E, Raucci, M, Piana, S, Longo, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Case-Control Studies
Color
Dermatology
Dermoscopy
Female
Humans
Male
Melanoma
Melanoma - diagnostic imaging
Melanoma - pathology
Middle Aged
Mitosis
Phenotype
Pigmentation
Retrospective Studies
Skin Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Highlights • The number of mitoses in the last AJCC classification upstage a melanoma has been included in the last AJCC classification as a factor for upstaging thin melanomas. • Black colour and peripheral streaks can predict the presence of mitoses in thin melanoma. • atypical pigment network and brown colour are associated to thin melanoma without mitoses.
ISSN:0923-1811
1873-569X
DOI:10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.01.013