CASH Algorithm for Dermoscopy Revisited

CASH algorithm versus 3‐point checklist and its modified version in evaluation of melanocytic pigmented skin lesions: The 4‐point checklist

“…Our intention was to compare those two algorithms in the differential diagnosis of pigmented melanocytic lesion and in particular between thin melanomas and melanocytic nevi. In agreement with other reports, CASH appears sensitive and specific, but complex. Contrarily, the 3‐point checklist is a quick consultation tool, but it lacks sufficient specificity, even in our cohort.…”

Comparison of dermatoscopic diagnostic algorithms based on calculation: The ABCD rule of dermatoscopy, the seven‐point checklist, the three‐point checklist and the CASH algorithm in dermatoscopic evaluation of melanocytic lesions

“…In the literature, the seven-point checklist is reported to have sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy ranges of 76-100%, 45-87%, and 57.7-88.1%, respectively. 1,[11][12][13][14] Our findings were compatible with the literature (sensitivity, 87.5%; specificity, 65.9%; diagnostic accuracy, 70.4%).…”

“…In their study, sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy rates were 97.9, 90.3, and 92.2%, respectively. In the literature, the ABCD rule of dermatoscopy is reported to have a sensitivity range of 58–97.9%, a specificity range of 66–91.2%, and a diagnostic accuracy range of 38.8–92.2% . In our study, the ABCD rule of dermatoscopy had sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of 91.6, 60.4, and 66.9%.…”

“…Specificity of the CASH algorithm was found to be significantly higher than that yielded by the seven‐point checklist. No significant difference was found for sensitivity and specificity between the CASH algorithm and the ABCD rule of dermatoscopy . In our study; sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of this algorithm were 91.6%, 64.8%, and 70.4%, respectively.…”

“…In the literature, the ABCD rule of dermatoscopy is reported to have a sensitivity range of 58-97.9%, a specificity range of 66-91.2%, and a diagnostic accuracy range of 38.8-92.2%. 1,7,[11][12][13][15][16][17] In our study, the ABCD rule of dermatoscopy had sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of 91.6, 60.4, and 66.9%. Lesions are classified into three groups (benign, suspicious, and malignant) according to TDS by this algorithm.…”