The Elephant Approach (part 1)
Prof Giuseppe Argenziano explores a brief history of pattern analysis in dermoscopy and introduces The Elephant Approach.
Prof Giuseppe Argenziano explores a brief history of pattern analysis in dermoscopy and introduces The Elephant Approach.
An 87-year-old man presented to dermatologist with a lesion on his chest. Patient put off treatment. Nine months later the lesion has grown significantly.
Case discussion: A young, fair-skinned woman presents with a rapidly growing lesion on her neck. What next?
Dr Vincenzo Piccolo discusses the dermoscopy of pilomatricoma (a common benign tumour associated with hair follicles, usually appearing in childhood).
A 70-year-old male presents to his GP for unrelated concerns. During an impromptu skin check, this lesion is found on the back of his right arm. What next?
A 67-year-old female presents with a history of superficial spreading melanoma. What features differentiate solar lentigo from naevi and melanoma?