Introduction and objective A significant part of a dermatologist's activity involves the
diagnosis and management of tumors. The aim of this study was to analyze the caseload at …

Background Dermatologists perform most of their work in outpatient or private clinics. Data
on the diagnoses made by dermatologists in these settings are lacking, however, as …

INTRODUCTION: Most epidemiological studies of skin cancer have been performed in
countries with very different population and geographic characteristics to Spain …

Objective: To compare melanomas diagnosed in patients included in follow-up programs
with melanomas diagnosed in patients referred to a melanoma unit. Design: Retrospective …

Background The global increase in incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM)
occurring in the past decades has been partly attributed to increased diagnostic scrutiny of …

Background and objective Skin lesions are a common reason for consulting a primary care
physician. Current legislation in Spain states that purely aesthetic skin problems that do not …

Background Skin cancer is the most common malignant tumor in white individuals. Early
diagnosis and treatment are key factors in reducing morbidity. We performed a prospective …

Objective: To evaluate organizational structure and diagnostic procedures used by the
Italian hospital network for identifying cutaneous melanoma. Methods: A nationwide survey …

Background Visits for skin conditions are very common in pediatric primary care, and many
of the patients seen in outpatient dermatology clinics are children or adolescents. Little …

Background and objectives Information about hospital admissions for skin diseases is
restricted to studies describing admissions to single centers, to specific wards, or only for a …