title: Clinicopathological correlation of skin tumors: A dermatologist's perspective.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Tumors of the skin may be encountered by a dermatologist either as presenting complaints or as incidental findings. Certain tumors are easily recognized clinically, while others can only be diagnosed by histopathology.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To analyze the pattern of skin tumors through clinical and histopathological correlation and to assess the role of a dermatologist in the treatment of tumors.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective analysis of histopathologically-diagnosed skin tumors seen in dermatology outpatient department from May 2011 to June 2013.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Forty cases of skin tumors were histopathologically reported during the period under review. Out of this, nine cases were malignant, the nonmelanoma to melanoma ratio being 8:1.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dermatologists are recommended to monitor closely the changing pigmented or hyperkeratotic lesions and poorly healing ulcers to facilitate early diagnosis and effective management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Namitha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chathra
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Ramesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bhat
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000072085:Dermatologists; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy