In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Imaging of Melanocytic Skin Lesions: Consensus Terminology Glossary and Illustrative Images

Overview

Journal J Am Acad Dermatol

Specialty Dermatology

Date 2007 Jul 17

PMID 17630045

Citations 43

Authors

Alon Scope

Cristiane Benvenuto-Andrade

Anna-Liza C Agero

Josep Malvehy

Susana Puig

Milind Rajadhyaksha

Klaus J Busam

Diego E Marra

Abel Torres

Iva Propperova

Richard G Langley

Ashfaq A Marghoob

Giovanni Pellacani

Stefania Seidenari

Allan C Halpern

Salvador Gonzalez

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Abstract

Background: Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) has been used for over 10 years for in vivo skin imaging. However, to date no standard RCM terminology has been published.

Objective: To establish a glossary of terms for RCM evaluation of melanocytic lesions.

Methods: Prominent RCM researchers were presented with RCM images of melanocytic lesions. Reviewers evaluated RCM images for image quality, lesion architecture, and cellular details. Reviewers could utilize published descriptors or contribute unpublished terminology to describe lesion attributes. An online meeting was conducted to reach consensus that integrates and defines existing and new RCM descriptive terms.

Results: We present a glossary with descriptors of image quality, normal skin morphology, lesion architecture, and cellular details for RCM evaluation of melanocytic lesions.

Limitations: Usefulness of the glossary in RCM diagnosis of melanocytic lesions needs to be assessed.

Conclusion: Standardization of terminology is important toward implementation of RCM in the clinical setting.

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