Polish scientists develop clip to facilitate diagnosis of melanoma

A special clip facilitating the diagnosis of skin tumours, including melanoma, has been developed by scientists from two universities in Katowice, southern Poland -- the University of Silesia and the Medical University of Silesia. The apparatus provides doctors with more information than a traditional dermatoscope, with the aid of which dermatologists can test pigmented moles on the skin for cancer risks, as it enables examination of deeper skin structures. This is important as the chances of recovery from skin cancer depend on the thickness of the tumour. If it is no bigger than 1mm, surgical removal can lead to full recovery.