Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques for the Detection of Skin Cancers - Technical Brief - Final | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program

Report Explores Noninvasive Techniques to Detect Skin Cancer 
A new technical brief explores current and emerging noninvasive techniques to detect skin cancer. Most noninvasive diagnostic techniques are commonly used in dermatology practices, but not widely used in primary care settings.  In comparison to the “gold standard” of biopsy, future research is needed to evaluate the test accuracy, clinical impact, and potential adverse events associated with noninvasive imaging technologies. These findings and future research needs are summarized in the technical brief, Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques for the Detection of Skin Cancers.
Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques for the Detection of Skin Cancers - Technical Brief - Final AHRQ Effective Health Care Program