Dermatoscopy versus Tzanck smear test: a comparison of the value of two tests in the diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions.

Abstract

The diagnostic accuracy of the Tzanck smear test in assessing pigmented skin lesions is similar to that of dermatoscopy.

The Tzanck smear test may be a useful diagnostic adjunct to dermatoscopy for determining the melanocytic or nonmelanocytic origin of certain pigmented skin lesions.

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Autores

Fecha de publicación

2011-10-17

Revista

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
J Am Acad Dermatol (1097-6787)

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Idioma

Eng.

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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Adana Hospital, Adana, Turkey. sivandr [at] hotmail.com

Referencia de entrega

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Nov;65(5):972-82