Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Can Help the Dermatopathologist in the Diagnosis of Challenging Skin Lesions

Am J Dermatopathol. 2019 Feb;41(2):128-134. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000001174.

Abstract

Despite the successful assignment of Current Procedural Terminology codes, there are barriers to incorporating in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) into daily practice. Importantly, the dermatopathologist can play a key role in interpreting RCM images and can use these images to correlate with histopathology. Herein, we describe, using a case series, how RCM can be incorporated into the dermatopothalogist's practice. We also summarize the criteria for RCM diagnosis of common neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Dermatology / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Confocal / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pathology, Clinical / methods*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*