Epiluminescence microscopy features of melanoma in relation to tumor thickness. Current concepts and clinical examples.
Based on current information, the expression of ELM features as a function of tumor thickness seems to be consistent not only with the definition of main ELM features but also with the model of histogenesis of the disease. The published data and observations, however, are insufficient. The relationship between tumor thickness and the ELM picture needs to be the subject of further research.
Stanganelli
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Skin Cancer Clinic, Center for Cancer Prevention, St. Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy.
Zago
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Zannetti
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Bucchi
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D003880:Dermatology; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*