Full-body skin examination in screening for cutaneous malignancy: a focus on concealed sites and the practices of Australian dermatologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Full-body skin examination (FSE) is a vital practice in the diagnosis of cutaneous malignancy. Precisely how FSE should be conducted with respect to concealed site inclusion remains poorly elucidated.

Objective

To establish the approach of Australian dermatologists to concealed site examination (CSE).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed consisting of an online self-administered 11-question survey delivered to fellows of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Results

There were 237 respondents. Anogenitalia was the least often examined concealed site (4.6%), and 59.9, 32.9, and 14.3% reported always examining the scalp, breasts, and oral mucosa, respectively. Patient concern was the most frequently cited factor prompting examination, wh

SUBMITTER: Pham JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11326497 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature