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Weighted Glasgow 7-point Checklist for Melanoma

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Weighted Glasgow 7-point Checklist for Melanoma, Revised Glasgow 7-point Checklist for Atypical Nevus

  • See Also
  1. Atypical Nevus
  2. Melanoma
  • Criteria
  1. Major Features (score 2 points for each major feature present)
    1. Change in lesion size
    2. Irregular pigmentation
    3. Irregular border
  2. Minor Features (score 1 point for each minor feature present)
    1. Inflammation
    2. Itch or altered Sensation
    3. Lesions >=7 mm diameter
    4. Oozing or crusting of lesion
  • Interpretation
  1. Score >=3 indicates biopsy or referral
  • References
  1. Walter (2013) Br J Gen Pract 63(610):e345-53 +PMID: 23643233 [PubMed]