[Correlation between dermoscopy and histopathology in pigmented and non-pigmented skin tumours]

Hautarzt. 2003 Mar;54(3):279-291; quiz 292-3. doi: 10.1007/s00105-003-0496-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Dermoscopy (dermatoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy, surface microscopy) is a non-invasive method in dermatology. With this method pigmented and non-pigmented skin tumours can be diagnosed with a clear higher sensitivity and specificity compared to clinical examination. Malignant skin tumours are detected earlier and unnecessary excisions of benign skin tumours can be avoided. The knowledge about the correlation between dermoscopy and histopathology is hereby an essential condition. In this continuing medical education article the correlation of both examination techniques is presented for the dermoscopic differential diagnoses.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Melanocytes / pathology
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Microscopy*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*