Publications by authors named "S Astorino"
Early detection and comprehensive diagnostic approaches for breast cancer are essential for improving prognosis. When it comes to changes in the skin of the breast or the nipple-areola complex (NAC), particularly if they are unilateral, it is essential to be vigilant, as these changes could be an early sign of underlying malignancy or other pathologies. Primary breast malignancies, such as mammary Paget's disease (MPD), can manifest as erythema, scaling, or ulceration of the NAC, while secondary cutaneous metastases from other breast carcinomas may present as nodules, erythematous plaques, or inflammatory reactions.
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- * The study analyzed 133 digital images of skin lesions diagnosed as either early amelanotic melanoma or non-melanocytic lesions, using assessments by three blinded dermatologists.
- * Results indicated specific features in lesions (like multiple shades of pink and irregular dots) can significantly increase the likelihood of accurate diagnosis of early amelanotic melanoma compared to non-melanoma lesions.
Scar diastasis index: a smart and reproducible tool to evaluate long-standing scars.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
February 2023