Clinical diagnosis of pigmented lesions using digital epiluminescence microscopy. Grading protocol and atlas

Dermoscopic Classification of Atypical Melanocytic Nevi (Clark Nevi)

“…Eccentric peripheral hyperpigmentation is also often found in malignant melanoma. 12 Thus, Clark nevi with eccentric peripheral hyperpigmentation should be regarded as the most relevant simulators of melanoma within the morphologic spectrum of Clark nevus. Therefore, this type of Clark nevus should be excised or monitored using digital dermoscopy at 3-month intervals.…”

“…[10][11][12][13] This patchy distribution is a variation of the reticular pattern in which the presence of several small, isolated areas without pigment network leads to multifocal hypopigmentation. Another variation of the reticular type is characterized by multifocal zones of prominent, dark-brown to black pigmented network structures in a patchy distribution.…”

Use of Digital Epiluminescence Microscopy to Help Define the Edge of Lentigo Maligna

“…Many researchers have examined the histopathologic correlation of the dermoscopic structures. [23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] A variety of orientation methods, including orienting sutures and micropunch, were used. It does not seem that DELM was previously used to mark the excisional units.…”

Clear definitions, simple terminology, no metaphoric terms

“…He emphasized that practicing dermatologists should be trained in dermatoscopy until they achieve sufficient expertise [1][2][3][4][5]. Finally, he discussed recent developments with regard to digital dermatoscopy and mole monitoring [6][7][8].…”