Malignant Melanoma Detection in Ireland

Dupont C

doi:10.4172/2155-9554.1000109

Abstract

Malignant Melanoma in Ireland is most frequently discovered in a dermatology clinic. The purpose of the investigation was to show how many cases of melanoma would be discovered by different methods. A random sample of 200 referred case notes found 21 were for moles assessment, dermoscopy was not used and 16 of them were histologically examined of which 1 was found to be a malignant melanoma. It was not enumerated among the benign lesions! This may be accomplished by public education [1,2] especially for vulnerable groups such as elderly males and those of lower socio economic status. Clinical examination of patients may be obtained by population surveys [3,4] with a yield of about 1%. Special pigmented clinics have a yield of about 7% [5]. References by general practitioners to dermatology clinics are still the commonest way of ascertainment. 200 dermatology case notes from a general single-handed dermatology clinic were examined to determine what proportions of referrals were made for mole assessment and the results of same.

Highlights

The purpose of the investigation was to show how many cases of melanoma would be discovered by different methods
This may be accomplished by public education [1,2] especially for vulnerable groups such as elderly males and those of lower socio economic status
Clinical examination of patients may be obtained by population surveys [3,4] with a yield of about 1%

Summary

Introduction

The purpose of the investigation was to show how many cases of melanoma would be discovered by different methods. This may be accomplished by public education [1,2] especially for vulnerable groups such as elderly males and those of lower socio economic status.

Results

Conclusion