Introduction: A peripheral rim of globules represents a marker of the horizontal growth phase in ABSTRACT nevi and is a common feature in children and adolescents. The observation of melanocytic lesions with peripheral globules (MLPGs) in adulthood deserves more attention, since melanoma may exhibit this feature, albeit rarely. Risk-stratified management recommendations considering a global clinical approach are still missing. Objectives: To analyze current knowledge on MLPGs and propose an integrated management algorithm stratified for age groups. Methods: We conducted a narrative review of current published data on MLPGs, analyzing clinical dermoscopic and confocal distinguishing features of melanoma from benign nevi. Results: The risk of finding a melanoma when removing an MLPG increases with age, especially in people >55 years old, and is significantly higher in the extremities, head/neck and in case of a single asymmetrical lesion, ≥6 mm in diameter. Dermoscopic features associated with melanoma diagnosis include atypical peripheral globules, asymmetrical distribution, multiple rims as well as the reappearance of globules after prior loss. In addition, wide blue-grey regression areas, atypical networks, eccentric blotches, tan structureless peripheral areas and vascularization are atypical dermoscopic features. Confocal worrisome findings are represented by pagetoid cells within the epidermis, architectural disarrangement and atypical cells of the dermo-epidermal junction with irregular peripheral nests. Conclusion: We proposed a multi-step age-stratified management algorithm integrating clinical, dermoscopic and confocal findings that may increase the early recognition of melanoma and avoid surgical excision of benign nevi.

Cappilli, S., Ribero, S., Cornacchia, L., Catapano, S., Del Regno, L., Quattrini, L., D'Amore, A., Federico, F., Broganelli, P., Peris, K., Di Stefani, A., Melanocytic Lesions with Peripheral Globules: Proposal of an Integrated Management Algorithm, <<DERMATOLOGY PRACTICAL & CONCEPTUAL>>, 2023; 13 (1): e2023010-N/A. [doi:10.5826/dpc.1301a10] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/249073]

Melanocytic Lesions with Peripheral Globules: Proposal of an Integrated Management Algorithm

Cappilli, Simone;Quattrini, Laura;D'Amore, Antonio;Federico, Francesco;Peris, Ketty;Di Stefani, Alessandro
2023

Abstract

Introduction: A peripheral rim of globules represents a marker of the horizontal growth phase in ABSTRACT nevi and is a common feature in children and adolescents. The observation of melanocytic lesions with peripheral globules (MLPGs) in adulthood deserves more attention, since melanoma may exhibit this feature, albeit rarely. Risk-stratified management recommendations considering a global clinical approach are still missing. Objectives: To analyze current knowledge on MLPGs and propose an integrated management algorithm stratified for age groups. Methods: We conducted a narrative review of current published data on MLPGs, analyzing clinical dermoscopic and confocal distinguishing features of melanoma from benign nevi. Results: The risk of finding a melanoma when removing an MLPG increases with age, especially in people >55 years old, and is significantly higher in the extremities, head/neck and in case of a single asymmetrical lesion, ≥6 mm in diameter. Dermoscopic features associated with melanoma diagnosis include atypical peripheral globules, asymmetrical distribution, multiple rims as well as the reappearance of globules after prior loss. In addition, wide blue-grey regression areas, atypical networks, eccentric blotches, tan structureless peripheral areas and vascularization are atypical dermoscopic features. Confocal worrisome findings are represented by pagetoid cells within the epidermis, architectural disarrangement and atypical cells of the dermo-epidermal junction with irregular peripheral nests. Conclusion: We proposed a multi-step age-stratified management algorithm integrating clinical, dermoscopic and confocal findings that may increase the early recognition of melanoma and avoid surgical excision of benign nevi.
2023
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Cappilli, S., Ribero, S., Cornacchia, L., Catapano, S., Del Regno, L., Quattrini, L., D'Amore, A., Federico, F., Broganelli, P., Peris, K., Di Stefani, A., Melanocytic Lesions with Peripheral Globules: Proposal of an Integrated Management Algorithm, <<DERMATOLOGY PRACTICAL & CONCEPTUAL>>, 2023; 13 (1): e2023010-N/A. [doi:10.5826/dpc.1301a10] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/249073]
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