Exploring Small-Diameter Melanomas: A Retrospective Study on Clinical and Dermoscopic Features.
Maria Fernanda Vianna HunzikerBeatrice Martinez Zugaib AbdallaFlavia Vieira BrandãoLuana Pizarro MeneghelloJaciara Moreira Sodré HunnicuttThais Helena Bello Di GiacomoCristina Martinez Zugaib AbdallaAna Maria Fagundes SortinoPublished in: Life (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)
Dermoscopy significantly enhances the diagnostic accuracy of melanoma, even in its early stages. Particularly for high-risk patients with numerous nevi, the identification of a new lesion or subtle changes on dermoscopy during follow-up may serve as the sole clue for an early diagnosis. This emphasizes the critical role of dermoscopy in SDM detection and reinforces the importance of surveillance in high-risk patients for timely and effective management.