Systematic Review of Nevus Counting and Reporting Methodologies in Contemporary Studies of the General Population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Having many melanocytic nevi on the skin is a risk factor for melanoma. However, the reproducibility of nevus counts in previous studies is limited due to high inter- and intraobserver variation. Despite the introduction of a protocol for counting and reporting of nevi in 1990 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), significant variations in nevus counting methods persist across studies.

Objectives

We sought to review the variations in nevus counting and reporting methods, adherence and deviations from the IARC protocol, and the reproducibility of nevus counting studies.

Methods

A systematic search of Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science was conducted. The review was limited to nevus (>2 mm) counting studies of general population adults c

SUBMITTER: Jayasinghe D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619936 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature