Pigmented Globules in Dermoscopy As a Clue for Lentigomaligna Mimicking Non‐melanocytic Skin Neoplasms: a Lesson from Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyVolume 30, Issue 5 p. 878-880 Letter to the Editor Pigmented globules in dermoscopy as a clue for lentigomaligna mimicking non-melanocytic skin neoplasms: a lesson from reflectance confocal microscopy N. de Carvalho, N. de Carvalho Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorS. Guida, S. Guida Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Dermatology Unit, University of Bari, Bari, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorA.M. Cesinaro, A.M. Cesinaro Department of Anatomic Pathology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorL.S. Abraham, L.S. Abraham Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de Brasilia, Brasilia, BrasilSearch for more papers by this authorS. Ciardo, S. Ciardo Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorC. Longo, Corresponding Author C. Longo Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova-IRCCS, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42100 Reggio Emilia, ItalyCorrespondence: C. Longo. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorF. Farnetani, F. Farnetani Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorG. Pellacani, G. Pellacani Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this author N. de Carvalho, N. de Carvalho Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorS. Guida, S. Guida Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Dermatology Unit, University of Bari, Bari, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorA.M. Cesinaro, A.M. Cesinaro Department of Anatomic Pathology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorL.S. Abraham, L.S. Abraham Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de Brasilia, Brasilia, BrasilSearch for more papers by this authorS. Ciardo, S. Ciardo Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorC. Longo, Corresponding Author C. Longo Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova-IRCCS, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42100 Reggio Emilia, ItalyCorrespondence: C. Longo. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorF. Farnetani, F. Farnetani Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorG. Pellacani, G. Pellacani Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 February 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.13043Citations: 7Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. References 1Pellacani G, Guitera P, Longo C, Avramidis M, Seidenari S, Menzies S. The impact of in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy for the diagnostic accuracy of melanoma and equivocal melanocytic lesions. 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