Detection of early signs of superficial spreading melanoma with the use of computer technology

Abstract

Nodular melanomas of the skin occur in 47% of cases of melanoma diagnosis and require more complex and expensive treatment. The analysis of the level of diagnosis of skin melanomas in the Novgorod region shows an increase in the incidence of this pathology by more than 1.5 times over the past ten years. For the first time, a non-invasive ZOOM diagnostic method using a portable USB microscope was used for the early diagnosis of superficial spreading melanomas. Neoplasms were preliminarily stained using the Van Gieson procedure for the purpose of early diagnosis of skin melanomas and activation of pigmented nevi. In the case of activation with a possible transformation of pigmented nevi, changes in the structure are observed, which are displayed on the screen. Based on the data obtained, an electronic library can be formed. This method has been tested on 43 patients, it does not require invasive interventions, and can be used at the pre-hospital stage of medical care, as well as in remote counseling, which is especially important during a pandemic. Based on the results of the study, an application for an invention was submitted and approved.