Section 09 of 12
Common pitfalls when assessing abnormality
Even with a structured approach, there are traps that catch beginners and experienced clinicians alike. Each one stems from a common source: over-reliance on a single piece of information.
Explore each pitfall below — and pay attention to the correction. That is what you want to remember.
Pitfall
Melanoma does not read textbooks. Not every melanoma has atypical network AND multiple colours AND blue-white veil. Waiting for the full textbook picture means missing early or atypical presentations.
Instead
Any single feature that breaks the benign pattern deserves respect. One concerning feature in context may be sufficient for further evaluation.