title: Point of care cutaneous imaging technology in melanoma screening and mole mapping.
abstract: Melanoma is a malignancy of melanocytes or pigment-producing cells located predominantly in the skin. It is less common than other skin cancers but causes the greatest number of skin cancer-related deaths worldwide. The incidence of melanoma continues to increase and early detection is the most promising means of decreasing morbidity and mortality. Currently, physicians perform routine skin cancer screenings for melanoma without the benefit of imaging devices more advanced than handheld magnifiers or dermatoscopes. However, it is possible that the diagnosis of melanoma may be improved with technology that provides diagnostic discrimination beyond what is possible on routine inspection. This article reviews current and emerging technologies to aid in the diagnosis of melanoma. Ultimately, these advances may enhance the early diagnosis of melanoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Section of Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine 40 Temple Street 5A, New Haven, CT 06510 USA.
authors.forename: H William
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Higgins
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Brown University 593 Eddy Street, APC 10, Providence, RI 02903 USA.
authors.forename: Kachiu C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Section of Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine 40 Temple Street 5A, New Haven, CT 06510 USA.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Leffell