Pattern Analysis for Histopathologic Diagnosis of Melanocytic Lesions

Pattern analysis is a powerful method that changed dermatopathology, nowadays an indispensable tool in the diagnostic workup of inflammatory and neoplastic lesions. The diagnosis of melanocytic lesions can also be mastered by pattern analysis, which is the link between pathology, dermatoscopy, and clinical dermatology and supports the integration of all views. The  histopathologic diagnosis of melanocytic lesions can be challenging for novices and experts alike. While classifications of mel