Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Terminology in Spanish: A Delphi Consensus Study. / Consenso de terminología en microscopia confocal de reflectancia en español mediante método Delphi.

The terminology used to describe reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) findings in both melanocytic and nonmelanocytic lesions has been standardized in English. We convened a panel of Spanish-speaking RCM experts and used the Delphi method to seek consensus on which Spanish terms best describe RCM findings in this setting. The experts agreed on 52 terms: 28 for melanocytic lesions and 24 for nonmelanocytic lesions. The resulting terminology will facilitate homogenization, leading to a better understanding of structures, more standardized descriptions in clinical registries, and easier interpretation of clinical reports exchanged between dermatologists.

Dermoscopic criteria and melanocytic lesions.

Dermoscopy is a noninvasive, in vivo method for the early diagnosis of malignant melanoma and the differential diagnosis of pigmented lesions of the skin. By allowing visualization of sub-macroscopic pigmented structures that correlate with specific underlying histopathologic structures, dermoscopy provides a more powerful tool than the naked-eye examination for clinicians to determine the need to excise a lesion. This article reviews the principles of dermoscopy, the most common dermoscopic patterns associated with nevi and melanoma, and the factors influencing the nevus pattern in a given individual.

Solitary subungual neurofibroma: an uncommon finding and a review of the literature.

We report an uncommon case of solitary subungual neurofibroma on the right first finger of a middle-aged healthy woman. Surgical excision was used for the treatment. Common clinical findings, treatment modalities, and reported recurrence rates in previous studies are reviewed.