Under the microscope: doctors, lawyers, and melanocytic neoplasms

J Cutan Pathol. 2003 May;30(5):287-93. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0560.2003.00075.x.

Abstract

Misdiagnosed melanoma remains one of the most common causes of lawsuits in histopathology. Reasons for this are discussed in conjunction with relevant literature, common errors in diagnosis, and strategies to avoid them.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dermatology / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Diagnostic Errors / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Lawyers*
  • Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*