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Skin Fluorescent Imaging Shows High Sensitivity, Specificity for Discriminating Melanoma Lesions

Skin fluorescent imaging demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for the discrimination of low- and high-risk lesions, showing an alternative, noninvasive approach to melanoma biopsies, accordin...

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Skin fluorescent imaging has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between low-risk and high-risk cutaneous lesions, presenting a noninvasive alternative to melanoma biopsies. In a phase II trial involving 240 suspicious lesions across various dermatology clinics, the method showed promising results, with a sensitivity of 93% at a cutoff score of 5 and 87% at a cutoff of 7. Lead author Douglas Grossman, MD, PhD, highlights its potential to improve melanoma detection and reduce unnecessary procedures for patients.

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Skin Fluorescent Imaging Shows High Sensitivity, Specificity for Discriminating Melanoma Lesions

  • by The ASCO Post Staff

  • April 6, 2026

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