PURPOSE: Family physicians (FPs) frequently evaluate @entity272 but may not have the necessary training to accurately and confidently identify lesions that require skin biopsy or specialist referral. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of a new, simplified dermoscopy algorithm for @entity1489 detection. METHODS: In this cross-sectional, observation study, attendees of a dermoscopy course evaluated 50 polarized dermoscopy images of @entity272 (27 malignant and 23 benign) using the Triage Amalgamated Dermoscopic Algorithm (TADA). The dermoscopic criteria of TADA include @entity74 (ie, disorganized or asymmetric distribution of colors and/or structures), starburst pattern, blue-black or gray color, white structures, negative network, @entity1066 , and vessels. The study occurred after 1 day of basic dermoscopy training. Clinical information related to palpation (ie, firm, dimpling) was provided when relevant. RESULTS: Of 200 course attendees, 120 (60%) participated in the study. @entity1 included 64 (53.3%) dermatologists and 41 (34.2%) primary care physicians, 19 (46.3%) of whom were FPs. Fifty-two (43%) individuals had no previous dermoscopy training. Overall, the sensitivity and specificity of TADA for @entity272 was 94.8% and 72.3%, respectively. Previous dermoscopy training and years of dermoscopy experience were not associated with diagnostic sensitivity (P = .13 and P = .05, respectively) or specificity (P = .36 and P = .21, respectively). Specialty type was not associated with sensitivity (P = .37) but dermatologists had a higher specificity than nondermatologists (79% v. 72%, P = .008). CONCLUSIONS: After basic instruction, TADA may be a useful dermoscopy algorithm for FPs who examine @entity272 as it has a high sensitivity for detecting @entity1489 .

A Clinical Aid for Detecting XXXX : The Triage Amalgamated Dermoscopic Algorithm (TADA).

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Participants'] @entity1489 :: ('MESH:D012878', 'Disease') :: ['skin cancer'] @entity1066 :: ('MESH:D014456', 'Disease') :: ['ulcer'] @entity74 :: ('MESH:D030342', 'Disease') :: ['architectural disorder'] @entity272 :: ('MESH:D012871', 'Disease') :: ['skin lesions', 'malignant skin lesions']
@entity1489 :: (MESH:D012878,Disease) :: ['Skin Cancer']
