Dermatology Textbook•Dermoscopy, Oncology & Pigmentary Disorders•Melanocytic Neoplasms & Dermoscopy
Argenziano 7-Point Dermoscopy Checklist
- Major Criteria (+2 Points Each): Atypical Pigment Network, Blue-White Veil, Atypical Vascular Pattern.
- Minor Criteria (+1 Point Each): Irregular Streaks (pseudopods/radial streaming), Irregular Dots/Globules, Irregular Blotches, Regression Structures (scar-like depigmentation / peppering).
- Threshold: Score ≥ 3 mandates full-thickness excisional biopsy with 2 mm margins (never superficial shave, to preserve Breslow depth).
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Cutisight. "Cutaneous Melanoma & The Argenziano 7-Point Dermoscopy Checklist." Encyclopedia of Dermatology [Internet]. 2026. Available from: https://cutisight.com/education/oncology-dermoscopy/cutaneous-melanoma/argenziano-7-point-checklist
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