Reflectance confocal microscopy terminology in spanish: a Delphi consensus study

Abarzúa-Araya, Álvaro; Bañuls Roca, José; Cabo, H.; Carrera, Cristina; Gamo, R.; González Rodríguez, Salvador; Jaimes, Natalia; Navarrete-Dechent, Cristian; Pérez Anker, Javiera; Roldán-Marín, Rodrigo; Segura Tigell, Sonia; Yélamos, Oriol; Puig, Susana; Malvehy, Josep

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ad.2024.01.018

Reflectance confocal microscopy terminology in spanish: a Delphi consensus study

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Abarzua-Araya A, Bañuls J, Cabo H, Carrera C, Gamo R, González S, et al. Reflectance confocal microscopy terminology in spanish: a Delphi consensus study. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2024 Mar;115(3):t258-t64. DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2024.01.018

Abstract

The terminology used to describe reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) findings in both melanocytic and nonmelanocytic lesions has been standardized in English. We convened a panel of Spanish-speaking RCM experts and used the Delphi method to seek consensus on which Spanish terms best describe RCM findings in this setting. The experts agreed on 52 terms: 28 for melanocytic lesions and 24 for nonmelanocytic lesions. The resulting terminology will facilitate homogenization, leading to a better understanding of structures, more standardized descriptions in clinical registries, and easier interpretation of clinical reports exchanged between dermatologists.