Dermoscopy CME module
The Universe of Nevi
Presented by Ashfaq Marghoob, MD
Updates dermoscopic and biologic understanding of nevi, moving beyond congenital/acquired to mutation-driven subtypes. Reviews location-specific patterns; melanoma risk in congenital and speckled lesions; blue and Spitz/Reed variability; intradermal–melanoma associations; and BAP1-inactivated nevi. Emphasizes when dermoscopy helps or fails, clues to melanoma arising in nevi, and thresholds for monitoring versus biopsy.
43-minute video lecture · 0.75 CME credits
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- Identify the features associated with melanocytic and non-melanocytic malignancies and identify the features to help differentiate them from benign lesions.
- Outline a management approach for lesions, based on their clinical and dermoscopic morphology.
- Summarize the pivotal role of Dermoscopy as the gateway not only into improved diagnostic accuracy but also improvements in management, treatment, and appropriate use of ancillary tests/devices such as digital monitoring, reflectance confocal microscopy, and gene expression profiling.
This faculty-led module is part of the American Dermoscopy Certificate Program. Enrolled members watch the full lecture and claim CME credit on completion.