Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
← Older editNewer edit →
VisualWikitext
Line 11: Line 11:
*The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected [[lesion]]<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>.
*The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected [[lesion]]<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>.
[[Image:Biopsy BCC.jpg|800px]]
[[Image:Biopsy BCC.jpg|800px]]
=== Name of Diagnostic Criteria ===
'''It is recommended that you include the criteria in a table. Make sure you always cite the source of the content and whether the table has been adapted from another source.'''
[Disease name] is primarily diagnosed based on clinical presentation. There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
OR
There is no single diagnostic study of choice for [disease name], though [disease name] may be diagnosed based on [name of criteria] established by [...].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
[Disease name] may be diagnosed at any time if one or more of the following criteria are met:
* Criteria 1
* Criteria 2
* Criteria 3
OR
'''IF there are clear, established diagnostic criteria'''
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
'''IF there are no established diagnostic criteria'''
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:32, 26 February 2019

Basal cell carcinoma Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Basal Cell Carcinoma from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Staging

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

CT scan

MRI

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice On the Web

Most recent articles

cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice

CDC on Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice

Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice in the news

Blogs on Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice

Directions to Hospitals Treating Basal cell carcinoma

Risk calculators and risk factors for Basal cell carcinoma diagnostic study of choice

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Study of choice

  • Basal cell carcinoma is usually diagnosed based on physical examination
  • Skin biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma
  • The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion[1].

References

  1. ↑ http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html

Template:WH Template:WS

Retrieved from "https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php?title=Basal_cell_carcinoma_diagnostic_study_of_choice&oldid=1554463"