Issue 8/2024
Rusinova1, D. , Savcheva2, D.
1 Department of skin and venereal diseases at MBAL – Gabrovo
2 Student in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Medical University – Sofia
Individuals, regardless of their age, frequently monitor their skin as it is a visible and accessible organ. This often results in dermatology consultations driven by concerns about existing pigmented lesions and, more prominently, the emergence of new ones, as some patients present with numerous lesions. The diagnosis of a malignant skin condition in a family member increases the anxiety and the necessity for regular dermatological evaluations of skin lesions. The clinical relevance of melanocytic nevi (MN) is associated with its importance in routine clinical practice. Variations in MN carry distinct prognostic implications regarding comorbidities and the potential for malignant transformation. To improve patient outcomes, thorough skin examination is essential. This examination should include often overlooked areas, such as the plantar surfaces of the limbs, acral regions, including the scalp. Beyond the ABCDE criteria, additional relevant criteria in the evaluation of MN include the chronology of lesion development, growth dynamics, anatomical distribution, and comparison with other MN in the same individual. One of the innovations is a platform that integrates high-resolution digital photodocumentation with the capabilities of artificial intelligence, offering dermatologists an unparalelled tool for the identification of various malignant and premalignant skin lesions. This advanced technological platform, now accessible to the population of Bulgaria, facilitates early diagnosis and enhances the precision of monitoring the progression of nevi.
Аddress for correspondence:
Rusinova, D .
Department of skin and venereal diseases at
MBAL – Gabrovo
1, „Doctor Iliev-Detskij“, Str.
5300, Gabrovo
e-mail: darena_rusinova@mail.bg