F112 Approach to Melanoma Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION
Open admission to eligible categories, no tuition or ticket
Transitioning to a more patient-centered approach to melanoma detection requires a critical understanding of the current knowledge and issues surrounding the epidemiology of melanoma, precursors of melanoma, and clinical and histologic diagnosis of melanoma as they are related to limitations of the diagnostic gold standard, under- and over diagnosis of melanoma, and advances in molecular diagnostics. Faculty members will present data and analysis of their respective expertise, providing strategies for more optimal management of melanocytic lesions that work toward decreasing the number needed to treat. The session is geared toward all levels of trainees and practicing clinicians.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Evaluate the current trends in the epidemiology of melanoma
Recognize the various diagnostic issues of melanoma
Summarize the strategies to achieve a patient-centered approach to melanoma detection
SCHEDULE
8:00 PM
Analysis of risk factors for melanoma incidence and mortality.
8:25 PM
The melanoma epidemic: real of imaginary?
Chauncey A McHargue, MD, FAAD
8:50 PM
Clinical Approach to Melanoma Detection
Jason Bok Lee, MD, FAAD
9:15 PM
Molecular diagnostics to the rescue?
Daniel F Lozeau, MD, FAAD
9:35 PM
Dealing with melanoma overdiagnosis-Can we find an off-ramp?
Robert Swerlick, MD, FAAD
SPEAKERS
Jason Bok Lee, MD, FAAD
Daniel F Lozeau, MD, FAAD
Chauncey A McHargue, MD, FAAD
Robert Swerlick, MD, FAAD
HANDOUTS
SPEAKER DISCLOSURES
Jason Bok Lee, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Daniel F Lozeau, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Chauncey A McHargue, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Robert Swerlick, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.