Non pigmented skin cancers
Non pigmented skin cancers (click to enlarge)
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Pigmented lesions (Melanoma differentials)
Differentials of pigmented lesions (click to enlarge) - search on dermnetnz.org for more pictures! (also right click and open in new tab to see it in full size) *correction - lentigo maligna melanoma is an invasive melanoma whereas lentigo maligna itself is a melanoma in situ. This tends to occur on the face in more elderly patients.
Describing skin lesions
Describing lesions Site, Distribution and symmetry Type of lesion Size Shape - edges, well demarcated? regular/irregular shape? Surface -color and texture, scaly vs non-scaly (epidermis lesions are scaly) Special features - fluid filled?, mobility, temperature/inflammation, other features.