Agreement of dermatopathologists in the evaluation of clinically difficult melanocytic lesions: how golden is the 'gold standard'?

RP, Braun; D, Gutkowicz-Krusin; H, Rabinovitz; A, Cognetta; R, Hofmann-Wellenhof; V, Ahlgrimm-Siess; D, Polsky; M, Oliviero; I, Kolm; P, Googe; R, King; VG, Prieto; L, French; A, Marghoob; M, Mihm

doi:10.1159/000336886

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Agreement of dermatopathologists in the evaluation of clinically difficult melanocytic lesions: how golden is the 'gold standard'?

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Braun RP

Gutkowicz-Krusin D

Rabinovitz H

Abstract

Background The 'gold standard' for the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions is dermatopathology. Although most of the diagnostic criteria are clearly defined, the interpretation of histopathology slides may be subject to interobserver variability.Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the var...

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