Diagnosis of malignant skin tumors

Diagnostics of skin cancer at Dobrobut is carried out in accordance with international recommendations and using modern digital equipment of the expert level and a mandatory biopsy. If necessary, there is access to all the necessary laboratory and instrumental studies and consultations of related specialists.

Most cases of skin cancer are noticed by patients themselves or their relatives. At the first consultation, the doctor examines the suspicious areas and conducts a medical history. For most types of cancer, a biopsy (examination of a tissue sample under a microscope) is the only reliable diagnostic method, so it is mandatory.

Depending on the type of cancer suspected, additional tests may be prescribed, which are performed at Dobrobut:

• The plan of examination and surgical treatment depends on the thickness of the tumor according to Breslow
• Ultrasound of the lymph nodes
• Computed tomography (CT) of the neck, chest and abdominal organs)
• MRI of the brain (in case of melanoma)

Skin cancer can be diagnosed only after a biopsy and histological examination