Essential Acral Dermoscopy: Patterns You Can’t Miss
Let’s be honest, acral dermoscopy can be a little scary because no one wants to miss acral lentiginous melanoma. In its early stages, it can be subtle, and outcomes suffer when diagnosis is delayed. In this session, Dr. Stein—professor at NYU School of Medicine where she serves as the associate director of the Pigmented Lesion Section—provides a pattern-recognition reset on volar skin, empha …
Let’s be honest, acral dermoscopy can be a little scary because no one wants to miss acral lentiginous melanoma. In its early stages, it can be subtle, and outcomes suffer when diagnosis is delayed. In this session, Dr. Stein—professor at NYU School of Medicine where she serves as the associate director of the Pigmented Lesion Section—provides a pattern-recognition reset on volar skin, empha … Continue reading "Essential Acral Dermoscopy: Patterns You Can’t Miss"
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On dermoscopy, which of the following findings most strongly supports the correct diagnosis?
A. Starburst pattern
B. Blue-whitish veil
C. Maple leaf structures
D. Regression structures
E. Irregular streaks
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