Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2019;11(2):126-130
INTRODUCTION: The gold standard diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma is essentially histological. Dermoscopy adds to clinical examination improved sensitivity and specificity.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the histological profile of risk melanocytic lesions excised in a dermatology service.
METHODS: Case review through Excel spreadsheet and survey of dermoscopic, histological and topographic data (January 2017 to December 2018).
RESULTS: Data from 62 suspected melanoma lesions were evaluated in this period. The main histological results were: melanocytic nevi (37.1%), melanoma (19.35%), and dysplastic nevi (17.7%).
CONCLUSIONS: The positive predictive value for melanoma was 19.35%, considering the search for an early diagnosis in patients at risk.
Keywords: Neoplasms; Melanoma; Dermatology
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