The dermatoscopic universe of basal cell carcinoma (original) (raw)
The dermatoscopic universe of basal cell carcinoma
Authors
- Aimilios Lallas Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Zoe Apalla Dermatology Unit, Medical Department, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology Unit, Medical Department, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Caterina Longo Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Elvira Moscarella Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Francesca Specchio Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Margaritha Raucci Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Iris Zalaudek Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Austria
Keywords:
basal cell carcinoma, diagnosis, dermoscopy, dermatoscopy, non-melanoma skin cancer, management
Abstract
Following the first descriptions of the dermatoscopic pattern of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) that go back to the very early years of dermatoscopy, the list of dermatoscopic criteria associated with BCC has been several times updated and renewed. Up to date, dermatoscopy has been shown to enhance BCC detection, by facilitating its discrimination from other skin tumors and inflammatory skin diseases. Furthermore, upcoming evidence suggests that the method is also useful for the management of the tumor, since it provides valuable information about the histopathologic subtype, the presence of clinically undetectable pigmentation, the expansion of the tumor beyond clinically visible margins and the response to non-ablative treatments. In the current article, we provide a summary of the traditional and latest knowledge on the value of dermatoscopy for the diagnosis and management of BCC.
How to Cite
Lallas A, Apalla Z, Argenziano G, et al. The dermatoscopic universe of basal cell carcinoma. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online July 31, 2014:11-24. doi:10.5826/dpc.0403a02