What is it about?
This paper studies dermoscopy beeing used for these two pigmented lesions and the most analized features in both skin lesions, in order to find criteria that could diffentiate Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma
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Why is it important?
The importance of the paper if to get closer to the correct diagnosis of LM and LMM so the best treatment plan can be stablished for the patient, considering that the most commom area of both lesions are located on the face.
Perspectives
We have good dermoscopic criteria for the differentiation of LM and LMM that with further studies could be used to guide to better treatment options.
Murilo Carapeba
Unoeste - Universidade do Oeste Paulista
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This page is a summary of: Is dermoscopy a good tool for the diagnosis of lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma? A meta-analysis, Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, June 2019, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s208717.
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