| Literature DB >> 22800557 |
Laura Korb Ferris1, Ryan J Harris.
Abstract
Detection of melanoma at an early stage is crucial to improving survival rates in melanoma. Accurate diagnosis by current techniques including dermatoscopy remains difficult, and new tools are needed to improve our diagnostic abilities. This article discusses recent advances in diagnostic techniques including confocal scanning laser microscopy, MelaFind, SIAscopy, and noninvasive genomic detection, as well as other future possibilities to aid in diagnosing melanoma. Advantages and barriers to implementation of the various technologies are also discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22800557 PMCID: PMC3623959 DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2012.04.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dermatol Clin ISSN: 0733-8635 Impact factor: 3.478