Melanoma Score

Question 1

What is the scoring system for Melanoma scoring?

Answer 1

Weighted 7-point checklist

Major features of the lesions (scoring 2 points each):

1. Change in size
2. Irregular shape
3. Irregular colour

Minor features of the lesions (scoring 1 point each):

1. Largest diameter 7 mm or more
2. Inflammation
3. Oozing
4. Change in sensation.

Question 2

What score indicates a suspicous pigmented lesion?

Answer 2

3 or more