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Claudio Conforti¹, Roberta Giuffrida², Roberta Vezzoni¹

¹Dermatology Clinic, Ospedale Maggiore, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

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Melanoma diagnosis has evolved from symptom-based to feature-based detection. Dermoscopy integration improves clinical examination, aiding early melanoma detection and preventing unnecessary excisions.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology

Background:

Historically, melanoma diagnosis relied on overt symptoms, leading to late-stage detection and poor prognoses.
Ulceration and bleeding were common indicators of advanced melanoma until the 1970s.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish dermoscopy as a crucial component of clinical examinations for melanoma.
To guide clinicians in making more informed diagnostic decisions, moving beyond the "if in doubt, cut it out" approach.

Main Methods:

Review of historical diagnostic practices in melanoma.
Emphasis on the role of dermoscopy in refining clinical assessment.

Main Results:

Dermoscopy significantly enhances the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis compared to naked-eye examination alone.
Integration of dermoscopy can alter the perception of clinical features, leading to more precise staging.

Conclusions:

Dermoscopy is essential for accurate melanoma diagnosis and management.
Adopting dermoscopy helps avoid unnecessary surgical interventions by improving diagnostic confidence.