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  • Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Future Oncology.

    Articles featured in this episode include:

    “Most cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma recurrences occur in the first 3 years after diagnosis: A multicenter retrospective cohort study.” JAAD“The epidemiology of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans incidence, metastasis, and death among various population groups: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database analysis.” JAAD“Enhanced disease-specific survival in lentigo maligna melanoma patients treated with Mohs surgery over wide local excision: A retrospective cohort analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database.” JAAD“Differential time series analysis shows deceleration in melanoma mortality prior to the widespread use of highly effective therapies.” JAAD“Early postoperative water exposure does not increase complications in cutaneous surgeries: A randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled trial.” JAAD“Predicting adjuvant radiation therapy benefit in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with the 40-gene expression profile.” Future Oncology

    Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Payvand Kamrani, DO; Sydney Proffer, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a roundtable discussion on the articles featured in the November 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery followed by notable guest contributors sharing their insights.

    Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Christie Regula, MD; with special guest contributors Marc Brown, MD; and Mitchel Goldman, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:20:04.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

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  • Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Articles featured in this episode include:

    Standardizing Retrospective Observational Research in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Expert Panel Guidelines from ITSCC. JAMA DermatologyAdvancing Research in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma — Precision Management Requires Precision Data. JAMA DermatologyPrevious Radiotherapy Increases the Efficacy of Cemiplimab in the Treatment of Locally Advanced and Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis. JAADExploring the Germline Genetics of In Situ and Invasive Cutaneous Melanoma. JAMA DermatologyDoes the Germline Genome Encode for the Invasiveness of a Cutaneous Melanoma? JAMA DermatologyAesthetic Outcome of Running Subcuticular Suture Versus Running Horizontal Mattress Suture in Closure of Linear Wounds of the Trunk and Extremities: A Randomized Evaluator-blinded Split-wound Comparative Effectiveness Trial. JAADIncidence of Suicide Among Melanoma and Nonkeratinocyte Skin Cancer Patients in the United States, 2000-2020. JAAD

    Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the October 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO, MS; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 35:42.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. This episode features articles from the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network(JNCCN), the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and JAMA Dermatology. Articles include:

    Mohs Micrographic Surgery in the Surgical Treatment Paradigm of Melanoma In Situ and Invasive Melanoma: A Clinical Review of Treatment Efficacy and Ongoing Controversies. JAADEstablishing Consensus for Mohs Micrographic Surgery Techniques in the Treatment of Melanoma in Situ for Future Clinical Trials: A Modified Delphi Study. JNCCNRecurrence Rate of Small Melanoma In Situ on Low-Risk Sites Excised With a 5-mm Excisional Margin. JAMA DermatologyRecurrence Rate of Melanoma In Situ Excised With a 5-mm Excisional Margin. JAMA DermatologySubcutaneous Injection of Tranexamic Acid Reduces Postoperative Bleeding Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Single Institution Cohort Study. JAADHistopathological Discrepancy of Biopsy Specimens Compared to Subsequent Mohs Surgery or Wide Local Excision Specimens. JAADExtramammary Paget Disease. Part I. Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis. JAADExtramammary Paget Disease. Part II. Evidence-based Approach to Management. JAAD

    Beyond the Digest contributors to this episode include: Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; Beyond the Digest Co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

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    In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the September 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Shayna Rivard, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 42:23.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope dives deep into the latest dermatology literature exploring the latest techniques and diagnosis approaches. Each quarterly episode features interesting and relevant articles from Dermatologic Surgery, American Journal of Dermatopathology, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, American Journal of Surgical Pathology and more. This episode features articles on cutaneous and subcutaneous leiomyosarcoma.

    Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest At the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD.

    Articles featured include:

    Kraft S, Fletcher CD. Atypical intradermal smooth muscle neoplasms: clinicopathologic analysis of 84 cases and a reappraisal of cutaneous "leiomyosarcoma". Am J Surg Pathol. 2011 Apr;35(4):599-607. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0b013e31820e6093. PMID: 21358302.Kazlouskaya V, Lai YC, Khachemoune A. Leiomyosarcoma of the skin: review of the literature with an emphasis on prognosis and management. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Feb;59(2):165-172. doi: 10.1111/ijd.14705. Epub 2019 Nov 14. PMID: 31729020.Winchester DS, Hocker TL, Brewer JD, Baum CL, Hochwalt PC, Arpey CJ, Otley CC, Roenigk RK. Leiomyosarcoma of the skin: clinical, histopathologic, and prognostic factors that influence outcomes. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Nov;71(5):919-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.07.020. Epub 2014 Aug 29. PMID: 25174541.Bresler SC, Gosnell HL, Ko JS, Angeles CV, Ronen S, Billings SD, Patel RM. Subcutaneous Leiomyosarcoma: An Aggressive Malignancy Portending a Significant Risk of Metastasis and Death. Am J Surg Pathol. 2023 Dec 1;47(12):1417-1424. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0000000000002126. Epub 2023 Sep 19. PMID: 37727934.


    Listeners are encouraged to submit questions for podcast hosts to answer in a later episode. To submit your questions, email [email protected].

  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a roundtable discussion on the articles featured in the August 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery followed by notable guest contributors sharing their insights.

    Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; Karan Lal, DO, MS; with special guest contributors Daniel Eisen, MD; and Paul M. Friedman, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:12:27.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. This episode features articles from the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Articles include:

    Association of a 40 Gene Expression Profile with risk of metastatic disease progression of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and specification of benefit of adjuvant radiation therapy; International Journal of Radiation OncologyProjected burden of melanoma clinical surveillance in the United States. JAADImproved survival outcomes for melanoma of unknown primary in the era of novel therapies: a population-based retrospective analysis. JAADCosmetic directors on ACGME program requirements: a cross-sectional survey. JAADReticulated livedoid skin patterns after soft-tissue filler-related vascular adverse events. JAADThe effect of climate on the dose requirements of botulinum toxin A in cosmetic interventions. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal

    Beyond the Digest contributors include: Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; Beyond the Digest Co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the July 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Devina Mehta, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 00:35:55.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. This episode features articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and The New England Journal of Medicine. Articles include:

    Excision margins for melanoma in situ on the head and neck- A single-center 10-year retrospective review of treatment with Mohs micrographic surgery; JAADAcne scarring- pathophysiology,diagnosis, prevention and education: Part I; JAADProcedural and surgical treatment modalities for acne scarring: Part II; JAADAssociation between dermatology follow-up and melanoma survival: A population-based cohort study; JAADCumulative incidence and risk factors for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma metastases in organ transplant recipients: The Skin Care in Organ Transplant Patients in Europe-International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative metastases study, a prospective multicenter study; JAADNeoadjuvant Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Resectable Stage III Melanoma; NEJM

    “Beyond the Digest” contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; “Beyond the Digest” co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the June 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Devina Mehta, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Christie Regula, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 0:41:25.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].



  • This bonus episode of DermSurgery Digest features live interviews straight from the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)’s 56th Annual Meeting, providing a behind the scene experience on the scientific educational sessions and the latest developments in Mohs and skin cancer and reconstruction surgery. Contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Ashely N. Elsensohn, MD, MPH; Tara Jennings, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • May is skin cancer awareness month and this episode of “Beyond the Digest” features articles related to melanoma. “Beyond the Digest” episodes are bonus content to DermSurgery Digest, the official podcast of Dermatologic Surgery, that includes reviews and commentary of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. Articles featured in this episode include:

    Incidence and factors associated with second primary invasive melanoma in Norway; JAMA Dermatology 2024Immunohistochemistry for diagnosing melanoma in older adults; JAMA Dermatology 2024 Development and validation of a novel model to predict recurrence-free survival and melanoma-specific survival after sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with melanoma: an international, retrospective, multicentre analysis; Lancet Oncology 2024Melanoma incidence rates among non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native individuals, 1999-2019; JAMA Dermatology 2024Histopathologic regression in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy is associated with favorable survival and after metastasis, with improved progression-free survival on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a single-institutional cohort study; JAAD 2024Differences in presentation of cutaneous melanoma among Asian American and Pacific Islander patients; JAAD 2024 Clinicopathologic features, delayed diagnosis, and survival in amelanotic acral melanoma: a comparative study with pigmented melanoma; JAAD 2024

    “Beyond the Digest” contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; “Beyond the Digest” co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a roundtable discussion on the articles featured in the May 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; and Megan McClean, MD; with special guest reviewers Anne Chapas, MD; and Divya Srivastava, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 1:11:53.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • This DermSurgery Digest bonus content, aptly named “At The Microscope,” shares the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology as it is applicable to dermatologic surgery. In this episode, contributors will review literature on squamoid eccrine ductal carcinomas (SEDCs).

    Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest At the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD.

    Articles featured include:

    Frouin E, Vignon-Pennamen MD, Balme B, Cavelier-Balloy B, Zimmermann U, Ortonne N, Carlotti A, Pinquier L, André J, Cribier B. Anatomoclinical study of 30 cases of sclerosing sweat duct carcinomas (microcystic adnexal carcinoma, syringomatous carcinoma and squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma). J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015 Oct;29(10):1978-94. doi: 10.1111/jdv.13127. Epub 2015 Apr 15. PMID: 25873411. van der Horst MP, Garcia-Herrera A, Markiewicz D, Martin B, Calonje E, Brenn T. Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma: A Clinicopathologic Study of 30 Cases. Am J Surg Pathol. 2016 Jun;40(6):755-60. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0000000000000599. PMID: 26796504. Lim MM, Macdonald JA. Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma: Treatment and Outcomes. Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Apr 1;44(4):249-253. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002072. PMID: 35287138. Grube VL, Ahmed S, McCoy K, Ashi S, Hafeez F. Whole-Exome Sequencing of a Case of Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma Reveal Similarities With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Am J Dermatopathol. 2023 Jul 1;45(7):495-498. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002456. PMID: 37249370.

    Please submit questions to be answered in future episodes to [email protected].

  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the April 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

    Contributors to this podcast include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; DermSurgery Digest Co-host Michael Renzi, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB BCh BAO; Megan McClean, MD; Devina Mehta, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; and Christie Regula, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 28:57.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • “Beyond the Digest” episodes are bonus content to DermSurgery Digest, including reviews and commentary of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. Articles featured in this episode include:

    McEvoy, A. M., Hippe, D. S., Lachance, K., Park, S., Cahill, K., Redman, M. W., Gooley, T., Kattan, M. W., & Nghiem, P. Merkel cell carcinoma recurrence risk estimation is improved by integrating factors beyond cancer stage: a multivariable model and web-based calculator. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 208-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.11.020 Alexander, N. A., Schaub, S. K., Goff, P. H., Hippe, D. S., Park, S. Y., Lachance, K., Bierma, M., Liao, J. J., Apisarnthanarax, S., Bhatia, S., Tseng, Y. D., Nghiem, P., & Parvathaneni, U. Increased risk of recurrence and disease-specific death following delayed postoperative radiation for Merkel cell carcinoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(2), 261–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.1047 Lin, S. K., Deitermann, A., Haynes, D., Ricciardelli, K., Etzkorn, J. R., Miller, C. J., Higgins, H. W., Giordano, C. N., McMurray, S. L., Walker, J., Zhang, J., Nguyen, H. P., & Sobanko, J. F. Impact of time to surgical treatment in Merkel cell carcinoma: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results–based population study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 208–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.09.058 Massey, P. R., Wang, D. M., Murad, F., Mulvaney, P. M., Moore, K., Okhovat, J., Russell‐Goldman, E., Lin, W. M., Piris, A., Huilgol, S. C., Ruiz, E. S., & Schmults, C. D. Extensive Perineural Invasion vs Nerve Caliber to Assess Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Prognosis. JAMA Dermatology 2023; 159(12), 1332. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.3703 Granger, E., Kim, E., Karn, E., Groover, M., Silk, A. W., Margalit, D. N., Tishler, R. B., Schoenfeld, J. D., & Ruiz, E. S. Definitive radiation therapy for inoperable stage III/IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A single-institution retrospective cohort study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 187–189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.09.030 Ahmady, S., Nelemans, P. J., Kelleners‐Smeets, N. W., Arits, A., De Rooij, M., Kessels, J. P. H. M., Essers, B. A., & Mosterd, K. Surgical excision versus topical 5% 5-fluorouracil and photodynamic therapy in treatment of Bowen’s disease: A multicenter randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 58–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.08.076 Paver, E., Ahmed, T., Burke, H., Saw, R. P., Stretch, J. R., Spillane, A. J., Shannon, K. F., Vergara, I. A., Elder, D. E., Lo, S., Thompson, J. F., & Scolyer, R. A. Prognostic significance of incipient ulceration in primary cutaneous melanoma. JAMA Dermatology 2023; 159(12), 1359. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.4193 Kwapnoski, Z., Doost, M. S., Vy, M., & Eisen, D. B. Aesthetic outcome of intermediate closure versus intermediate closure followed by 2-octyl cyanoacrylate: A randomized evaluator-blinded split-wound comparative effectiveness trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.028 Groover, M., Gupta, N., Gr
  • In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the March 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery,published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

    Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Ashley Decker, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Isabella Jones, MD; Karan Lal, DO; Erica Leavitt, MD; Megan McClean, MD; and Christie Regula, MD.

    In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 39:08.

    Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

  • This inaugural episode of a new DermSurgery Digest bonus content aptly named “At the Microscope” will share the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology as it is applicable to dermatologic surgery. In this episode, contributors will review recent literature around preferably expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) as a useful marker to support a suspected diagnosis of melanoma.

    Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Yesul Kim, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD.

    Articles featured include:

    Lezcano C, Jungbluth AA, Nehal KS, et al. PRAME expression in melanocytic tumors. Am J Surg Pathol. 2018;42:1456–1465. Lezcano C, Jungbluth AA, Busam KJ. Comparison of immunohistochemistry for PRAME with cytogenetic test results in the evaluation of challenging melanocytic. Am J Surg Pathol. 2020;44:893–900. de Wet J, Plessis PJD, Schneider JW. Staged Excision of Lentigo Maligna of the Head and Neck: Assessing Surgical Excision Margins With Melan A, SOX10, and PRAME Immunohistochemistry. Am J Dermatopathol. 2023 Feb 1;45(2):107-112. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002354. Turner N, Ko CJ, McNiff JM, Galan A. Pitfalls of PRAME Immunohistochemistry in a Large Series of Melanocytic and Nonmelanocytic Lesions With Literature Review. Am J Dermatopathol. 2024 Jan 1;46(1):21-30. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002584.

    Please submit questions to be answered in future episodes to [email protected].