It depends. Overall, ability to detect melanomas has a 50–97% sensitivity and 96–99% specificity.
Dermatologists’ examinations are more sensitive, both in real patients and images of lesions.
Nondermatologists provide the correct diagnosis significantly less frequently than dermatologists (60%
versus 74% of the time). Early detection through history and physical exam is crucial, since thickness of
the tumor at excision is the primary prognostic determinant.
Dermatologists’ examinations are more sensitive, both in real patients and images of lesions.
Nondermatologists provide the correct diagnosis significantly less frequently than dermatologists (60%
versus 74% of the time). Early detection through history and physical exam is crucial, since thickness of
the tumor at excision is the primary prognostic determinant.