Dermoscopic predictors of melanoma in small diameter melanocytic lesions (mini‐melanoma): a retrospective multicentric study of 269 cases

Incidence of cutaneous melanoma is steadily growing, and its early recognition is of paramount importance. Small, pigmented lesions often represent a challenge for the clinician, as predictors of melanoma have not yet been uniquely identified in this setting.

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