Nevus-associated Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma, Clinicopathological Features.

Nevus-associated lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma (NALMM) are rarely described in the literature and are considered an incidental finding. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of NALMM and its clinicopathological features. A total of 201 histopathology reports were reviewed and among them 20% of the samples corresponded to NALMM, with females overrepresented in this group (p = 0.

Pitfall in assessing the size of tumor phantoms on mammograms.

Background: Tumor size is crucial for clinical management and prognosis of breast malignancies.

Materials And Methods: The gold standard-size of 12 tumor phantoms was assessed at The Department of Production Engineering. Subsequently, with a conventional ruler, seven experienced mammographers measured the largest diameter of the 12 devices in two independent trials.