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ArticleDermatology (Basel, Switzerland)2022

The Additive Value of 3D Total Body Imaging for Sequential Monitoring of Skin Lesions: A Case Series.

Katarzyna Grochulska, Brigid Betz-Stablein, Chantal Rutjes, Frank Po-Chao Chiu, Scott W Menzies, H Peter Soyer, Monika Janda

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Article in Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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Katarzyna GrochulskaUniversity of Queensland Diamantina Institute, University of Queensland, Dermatology Research Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Brigid Betz-StableinUniversity of Queensland Diamantina Institute, University of Queensland, Dermatology Research Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Chantal RutjesUniversity of Queensland Diamantina Institute, University of Queensland, Dermatology Research Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Frank Po-Chao ChiuUniversity of Queensland Diamantina Institute, University of Queensland, Dermatology Research Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Scott W MenziesSydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
H Peter SoyerUniversity of Queensland Diamantina Institute, University of Queensland, Dermatology Research Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Monika JandaCentre of Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, m.janda@uq.edu.au.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTimely diagnosis is the cornerstone of melanoma morbidity and mortality reduction. 2D total body photography and dermoscopy are routinely used to assist with early detection of skin malignancies. Polarized 3D total body photography is a novel technique that enables fast image acquisition of almost the entire skin surface. We aimed to determine the added value of 3D total body photography alongside dermoscopy for monitoring cutaneous lesions.

methodsLesion images from high-risk individuals were assessed for long-term substantial changes via dermoscopy and 3D total body photography. Three case studies are presented demonstrating how 3D total body photography may enhance lesion analysis alongside traditional dermoscopy.

results3D total body photography can assist clinicians by presenting cutaneous lesions in their skin ecosystem, thereby providing additional clinical context and enabling a more holistic assessment to aid dermoscopy interpretation. For lesion cases where previous dermoscopy is unavailable, corresponding 3D images can substitute for baseline dermoscopy. Additionally, 3D total body photography is not susceptible to artificial stretch artefacts.

conclusion3D total body photography is valuable alongside dermoscopy for monitoring cutaneous lesions. Furthermore, it is capable of surveilling almost the entire skin surface, including areas not traditionally monitored by sequential imaging.

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AdultAgedDermoscopyFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedMultimodal ImagingPhotographySkinSkin Neoplasms3D total body imagingDigital dermoscopyEarly detectionLong-term monitoringMelanoma

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PMID34380140
PMCPMC8820426

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