Innovaciones de los métodos diagnósticos del cáncer de piel

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Skin cancer is one of the most common pathologies, representing 10% of all neoplasms. According to the WHO, its incidence has increased, with 2 to 3 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and 132,000 cases of melanoma recorded annually, the latter responsible for 80% of skin cancer deaths. Risk factors include white race, daily exposure to ultraviolet rays, living in equatorial or high-altitude areas, nevi, older age, family history, and immunosuppression. In Ecuador, climate change has increased cases; in response, new diagnostic technologies have been developed that improve early detection and diagnostic accuracy, offering less invasive and more comfortable methods for patients. OBJECTIVE: Describe innovations in skin cancer diagnostic methods, evaluating their effectiveness in improving early detection and diagnostic accuracy. METHODOLOGY: Bibliographic review of articles of high national and international scientific impact, in indexed journals such as Elsevier, Scielo, Medigraphic, Researchgate, Pubmed, within the last 5 years, which was carried out during June 2024.