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SUBMITTER: Titus L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5280085 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Titus Linda L Barnhill Raymond L RL Lott Jason P JP Piepkorn Michael W MW Elder David E DE Frederick Paul D PD Nelson Heidi D HD Carney Patricia A PA Knezevich Stevan R SR Weinstock Martin A MA Elmore Joann G JG
Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology 20161128 2
It is not known whether patient age or tumor characteristics such as tumor regression or solar elastosis influence pathologists' interpretation of melanocytic skin lesions (MSLs). We undertook a study to determine the influence of these factors, and to explore pathologist's characteristics associated with the direction of diagnosis. To meet our objective, we designed a cross-sectional survey study of pathologists' clinical practices and perceptions. Pathologists were recruited from diverse pract ...[more]