Techniques in melanoma assessment: Dermoscopy and biopsy 1

Early detection of melanoma is crucial to improving patient survival, but the challenging nature of differential diagnosis of suspicious skin lesions can be daunting.

This comprehensive interactive module will give you the evidence-based tools to identify pigmented lesions using dermoscopy, understand the most appropriate type of biopsy for your patient and assess when a patient is indicated for a sentinel lymph node biopsy.

This learning module is suitable for Skin Cancer GPs, General Practitioners, Nurses and other clinicians.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Review evidence-based methods in dermoscopic review of pigmented lesions.
• Recall the various types of biopsies, and recommendations and criteria in determining the appropriate type of biopsy.
• Implement techniques in dermoscopy.
• Assess lesions that warrant sentinel lymph node biopsy.

	Dr Annika Smith Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
	Dr Claire Noonan General Practitioner, 76 Prince Medical

This activity (448455) is allocated 1 EA CPD hour in the RACGP 2023-25 CPD Program.

This learning module was proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from:
This learning module was proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from:
      

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  Techniques in melanoma assessment: Dermoscopy and biopsy | 1hr
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