Scientific publications – Alon Scope, MD
Papers in peer-reviewed Journals
1. Ahlgrimm-Siess V, Cao T, Oliviero M, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Rabinovitz HS,
Scope A. The vasculature of nonmelanocytic skin tumors in reflectance confocal
microscopy: vascular features of basal cell carcinoma. Arch Dermatol
2010;146:353-4.
2. Marghoob AA, Terushkin V, Dusza SW, Busam K, Scope A. Dermatologists,
general practitioners, and the best method to biopsy suspect melanocytic
neoplasms. Arch Dermatol 2010;146:325-8.
3. Nadiminti H, Scope A, Marghoob AA, Busam K, Nehal KS. Use of reflectance
confocal microscopy to monitor response of lentigo maligna to nonsurgical
treatment. Dermatol Surg. 2010;36:177-84.
4. Terushkin V, Scope A, Halpern AC, Marghoob AA. Pathways to involution of
nevi: insights from dermoscopic follow-up. Arch Dermatol 2010;146:459-60.
5. Psaty EL, Scope A, Halpern AC, Marghoob AA. Defining the patient at high risk
for melanoma. Int J Dermatol 2010;49:362-76.
6. Scope A, Lieb JA, Dusza SW, et al. A prospective randomized trial of topical
pimecrolimus for cetuximab-associated acne-like eruption. J Am Acad Dermatol
2009;61:614-20.
7. Scope A, Mecca PS, Marghoob AA. Lessons in reflectance confocal microscopy:
rapid diagnosis of pigmented basal cell carcinoma. Arch Dermatol 2009;145:1067.
8. Scope A, Marghoob AA, Chen CS, et al. Dermoscopic patterns and subclinical
melanocytic nests can be observed in background skin. Br J Dermatol
2009;160:1318-21.
9. Marghoob AA, Scope A. The complexity of diagnosing melanoma. J Invest
Dermatol 2009;129:11-3.
10. Marghoob AA, Cowell L, Kopf AW, Scope A. Observation of Chrysalis Structures
with polarized dermoscopy. Arch Dermatol 2009;145:618.
11. Marghoob AA, Changchien L, DeFazio J, Dessio WC, Malvehy J, Zalaudek I,
Halpern AC, Scope A. The most common challenges in melanoma diagnosis and
how to avoid them. Australas J Dermatol 2009;50:1-13.
12. Pellacani G, Scope A, Ferrari B, et al. New insights into nevogenesis: in vivo
characterization and follow-up of melanocytic nevi by reflectance confocal
microscopy. J Am Acad Dermatol 2009;61:1001-13.
13. Tavoloni Braga JC, Scope A, Klaz I, et al. The significance of reflectance confocal
microscopy in the assessment of solitary pink skin lesions. J Am Acad Dermato
2009;61:230-41.
14. Ahlgrimm-Siess V, Massone C, Scope A, et al. Reflectance confocal microscopy
of facial lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma: a preliminary study. Br J
Dermatol 2009;161:1307-16.
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15. Rishpon A, Kim N, Scope A, et al. Reflectance confocal microscopy criteria for
squamous cell carcinomas and actinic keratoses.Arch Dermatol 2009;145:766-72.
16. Galore-Haskel G, Azizi E, Mohamdi H, Scope A, et al. MC1R variant alleles and
malignant melanoma risk in Israel. Eur J Cancer 2009;45:2015-22.
17. Ardigo M, Buffon RB, Scope A, et al. Comparing In Vivo Reflectance Confocal
Microscopy, Dermoscopy, and Histology of Clear-Cell Acanthoma. Dermatol Surg
2009;35:952-9.
18. Obieta MP, Braun RP, Scope A, et al. Dermoscopy of superficial spreading
melanoma. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2009;144:51-60.
19. Pellacani G, Vinceti M, Bassoli S, Braun R, Gonzalez S, Guitera P, Longo
C,Marghoob AA, Menzies SW, Puig S, Scope A, Seidenari S, Malvehy J.
Reflectance confocal microscopy and features of melanocytic lesions: an internetbased study of the reproducibility of terminology. Arch Dermatol 2009;145:113743.
20. Ahlgrimm-Siess V, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Cao T, Oliviero M, Scope A,
Rabinovitz HS. Reflectance confocal microscopy in the daily practice.Semin Cutan
Med Surg 2009;28:180-9.
21. Scope A, Marghoob AA, Dusza SW, et al. Dermoscopic patterns of naevi in fifth
grade children of the Framingham school system. Br J Dermatol 2008;158:1041-9.
22. Scope A, Dusza SW, Halpern AC, et al. The ugly duckling sign: agreement
between observers. Arch Dermatol 2008;144:58-64.
23. Scope A, Zalaudek I, Ferrara G. et al. Remodeling of the dermal-epidermal
junction in superficial spreading melanoma: insights gained from correlation of
dermoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy and histopathology. Arch Dermatol
2008;144:1644-9.
24. Scope A, Benvenuto-Andrade C, Gill M, et al. Reflectance confocal microscopy of
molluscum contagiosum. Arch Dermatol 2008;144;134.
25. Lipoff JB, Scope A, Dusza SW, et al. Complex dermoscopic pattern; a potential
risk marker for melanoma. Br J Dermatol 2008;158:821-4.
26. Tavoloni Braga JC, Scope A, Klaz I, et al. Melanoma mimicking seborrheic
keratosis: An error of perception precluding correct dermoscopic diagnosis. J Am
Acad Dermatol 2008;58:875-80.
27. Pan Y, Gareau DS, Scope A, et al. Polarized and nonpolarized dermoscopy: the
explanation for the observed differences. Arch Dermatol 2008;144:828-9.
28. Zalaudek I, Leinweber B, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Scope A, et al. The epidermal
and dermal origin of melanocytic tumors: theoretical considerations based on
epidemiological, clinical and histopathological findings. Am J Dermatopathol
2008;30:403-6.
29. Wang SQ, Dusza SW, Scope A, et al. Differences in dermoscopic images from
non-polarized dermoscope and polarized dermoscope influence the diagnostic
accuracy and confidence level: a pilot study. Dermatol Surg 2008;30:403-6.
30. Zalaudek I, Marghoob AA, Scope A, et al. Three roots of melanoma. Arch
Dermatol 2008;144:1375-9.
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31. Esmaeili A, Scope A, Halpern AC, Marghoob AA. Imaging techniques for the in
vivo diagnosis of melanoma. Semin Cutan Med Surg 2008;27:2-10
32. Lipoff JB, Scope A, Busam KJ, Nehal KS. Melanonychia following mohs surgery
for recurrent squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the nail bed. J Cutan Med Surg
2008;12:194-7.
33. Scope A, Benvenuto-Andrade C, Agero AL, et al. In vivo reflectance confocal
microscopy imaging of melanocytic skin lesions: Consensus terminology glossary
and illustrative images. J Am Acad Dermatol 2007;57:644-58.
34. Scope A, Gill M, Benvenuto-Andrade C, et al. Correlation of dermoscopy with in
vivo reflectance confocal microscopy of streaks in melanocytic lesions.Arch
Dermatol 2007;143:727-34.
35. Scope A, Benvenuto-Andrade C, Agero AL, et al. Correlation of dermoscopic
structures of melanocytic lesions to reflectance confocal microscopy. Arch
Dermatol 2007;143:176-85.
36. Scope A, Tabanelli M, Busam KJ, et al. Dispelling the myth of the "Benign Hair
Sign" for melanoma. J Am Acad Dermatol 2007;56:413-6.
37. Scope A, Busam KJ, Malvehy J, et al. Ex-vivo Dermoscopy of melanocytic
tumors: time for dermatopathologists to learn Dermoscopy. Arch Dermatol
2007;143:1548-52.
38. Scope A, Agero AL, Dusza SW, et al. A randomized double-blind trial of
prophylactic treatment for cetuximab-associated acne-like eruption with oral
minocycline and with topical tazarotene. J Clin Oncol 2007;25:5390-6.
39. Scope A, Ardigo M, Marghoob AA. Correlation of dermoscopic globule-like
structures of dermatfibroma using reflectance confocal microscopy. Dermatology
2007;216:81-2.
40. Zalaudek I, Marghoob AA, Scope A, et al. Age distribution of biopsied junctional
nevi – Unna’s versus a dual concept of nevogenesis. J Am Acad Dermatol
2007;57:1096-7.
41. Marghoob AA, Korzenko AJ, Changchien L, Scope A, Braun RP, Rabinovitz H.
The beauty and the beast sign. Dermatol Surg 2007;33:1388-91.
42. Galore G, Azizi E, Scope A, et al. The Y152X MC1R gene mutation: Occurrence
in ethnically diverse Jewish malignant melanoma patients. Mel Res 2007;17:105-8.
43. Benvenuto-Andrade C, Dusza SW, Agero AL, Scope A, et al. Differences between
polarized light dermoscopy and immersion contact dermoscopy for the evaluation
of skin lesions. Arch Dermatol 2007;143:329-38.
44. Ardigo M, Maliszewski I, Cota C, Scope A, et al. Preliminary Evaluation of in-
vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscope Features of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
Br J Dermatol 2007;156:1196-203.
45. Solomon M, Baum S, Barzilai A, Scope A, et al. Liposomal amphotericin B in
comparison to sodium stibogluconate for cutaneous infection due to Leishmania
braziliensis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2007;56:612-6.
46. Wang SQ, Scope A, Marghoob AA. Dermoscopic patterns of melanoma. The
good, the bad, and the gray. G Ital Dermatol Venereol 2007;142:99-108.
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47. Ardigo M, Zieff J, Scope A, Gill M, Spencer P, Marghoob AA. Dermoscopic and
reflectance confocal microscope findings of trichoepithelioma. Dermatology 2007;
215:354-8.
48. Scope A, Agero AL, et al. Nonmelanocytic lesions defying the two-step
dermoscopy algorithm. Dermatol Surg. 2006;32:1398-406.
49. Scope A, Burroni M, Agero AL, et al. Predominant dermoscopic patterns observed
among nevi. J Cutan Med Surg 2006;10:170-174.
50. Scope A, Halpern AC. Melanoma of childhood and adolescence. Cutis
2006;77:13-4.
51. Agero AL, Busam KJ, Benvenuto-Andrade C, Scope A, et al. Reflectance confocal
microscopy of pigmented basal cell carcinoma. J Am Acad Dermatol.
2006;54:638-43.
52. Baum S, Scope A, Barzilai A, et al. The role of IVIg Treatment in severe
Pemphigus Vulgaris. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2006;20:548-52.
53. Scope A, Sadetzki S, Sidi Y, et al. Breast cancer and scleroderma. Skinmed
2006;5:18-24.
54. Scope A*, Marian C*, Laud K, et al. Search for germline alterations in
CDKN2A/ARF and CDK4 of forty-two Jewish melanoma families with or without
neural system tumors. Br J Cancer 2005;92:2278-85. * Equal contribution of coauthors.
55. Scope A, Friedman E, Azizi E. A familial syndromic association between
cutaneous malignant melanoma and neural system tumors. Br J Dermatol
2004;151:1278-9.
56. Scope A, Barzilai A, Trau H, et al. Parry – Romberg Syndrome and
Sympathectomy – A Coincidence? Cutis 2004;73:343-6.
57. Scope A, Trau H, Anders G, et al. Experience with New World cutaneous
leishmaniasis in travelers. J Am Acad Dermatol 2003;49:672-8.
58. Scope A, Trau H, Bakon M, et al. Imported mucosal leishmaniasis in a traveler.
Clin Infect Dis 2003;37:e83-7.
59. Sharabi Y, Scope A, Chorney N, et al. Diastolic blood pressure is the first to rise in
association with early subclinical obstructive sleep apnea: lessons from periodic
examination screening. Am J Hypertens 2003;16:236-9.
60. Farkash U, Lynn M, Scope A, et al. Does prehospital fluid administration impact
core body temperature and coagulation functions in combat casualties? Injury
2002;33:103-10.
61. Abargel A, Sharabi Y, Scope A, et al. Do accidents happen accidentally? A study
of trauma registry and periodical examination database. J Trauma 2001;50:20-23.
62. Scope A, Lynn M, Farkash U, et al. Military trauma life support: a comprehensive
training program for military physicians. Mil Med 2001;166:385-8.
63. Scope A, Farkash U, Lynn M, et al. Mortality epidemiology in low intensity
warfare: Israel Defense Forces’ Experience. Injury 2001;32:1-3.
64. Farkash U, Scope A, Lynn M, et al. Preliminary experience with postmortem
computed tomography in military penetrating trauma. J Trauma 2000;48:303-8.
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65. Barkana Y, Stein M, Scope A, et al. Prehospital stabilization of the cervical spine
for penetrating injuries of the neck - is it necessary? Injury 2000;31:305-9.
Other publications (non peer-reviewed)
1. Scope A., Marghoob A.A.. The "ugly duckling" sign: an early melanoma
recognition tool for clinicians and the public. The Melanoma Letter 2007;25:1-2.
2. Scope A, Marghoob AA. Imaging techniques for early diagnosis. The Skin Cancer
Foundation Journal 2006;24:32-5.
3. Marghoob AA, Scope A. Epidemiology of mealnoma and nevi. International
Dermoscopy Diploma http://www.meduni-graz.at/IDD/
4. Marghoob AA, Scope A. Clinical examination including ABCD. International
Dermoscopy Diploma http://www.meduni-graz.at/IDD/
Chapters in Textbook
1. Marghoob AA, Esmaeili A, Scope A. Dermoscopy. In: Procedures for Primary
Care, 3rd edition. Pfenninger and Fowler’s (In press).
2. Ahlgrimm-Siess V, Rabinovitz H, Oliviero M, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Marghoob
AA, Scope A. Confocal microscopy in skin cancer. In: Rigel DS, Kirkwood M,
Ross M, Lim HW, Robinson JK, Cockerell CJ, Stockfleth E, Friedman RJ, eds.
Cancer of the skin, 2nd edition. Elsevier Inc (In press).
3. Scope A, Halpern AC. Chapter 5: Diagnostic procedures and devices. In: Wolff K,
Goldsmith LA, Katz SI, Gilchrest B, Paller AS, Leffell DJ, eds. Fitzpatrick's
Dermatology In General Medicine, 7th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008;
40-43.
4. Scope A, Benvenuto-Andrade C, Marghoob AA. Congenital Melanocytic Nevi. In:
Soyer HP, Argenziano G, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Johr R, eds. Melanocytic lesions
of the skin. Heidelberg: Springer, 2007; 106-118.
5. Scope A, Halpern AC, Marghoob AA. Prevention and early detection of skin
cancer. In: Markman M, ed. Atlas of Cancer, 2nd edition. Phildelphia:Current
Medicine, 2008.
6. Scope A, Halpern AC, Marghoob AA. Melanoma. In: Markman M, ed. Atlas of
Cancer, 2nd edition. Phildelphia:Current Medicine, 2008.
7. Scope A, Marghoob AA, Busam KJ, Myskowski PL. Other skin cancers. In:
Markman M, ed. Atlas of Cancer, 2nd edition. Phildelphia:Current Medicine, 2008.
8. Scope A, Halpern AC, Gill M, et al. Adjunct to clinical diagnosis. In: Gonzalez S,
Gill M, Halpern AC, eds. Reflectance confocal microscopy of cutaneous tumors.
London: Informa Healthcare, 2008; 193-208.
9. Scope A, Ardigo M, Marghoob AA, et al. Clear cell acanthoma. In: Gonzalez S,
Gill M, Halpern AC, eds. Reflectance confocal microscopy of cutaneous tumors.
London: Informa Healthcare, 2008; 36-41.
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10. Scope A, Marghoob AA, Halpern AC, et al. Dysplastic nevi. In: Gonzalez S, Gill
M, Halpern AC, eds. Reflectance confocal microscopy of cutaneous tumors.
London: Informa Healthcare, 2008; 99-120.
Papers presented at scientific meetings
1. Scope A for the SONIC study group. Clinical and dermoscopic changes in
melanocytic nevi in a population-based cohort of children. Society of Investigative
Dermatology 69th annual meeting, May 2009, Montreaul, Canada.
2. Scope A, Lieb A Jocelyn, Halpern C Allan. Reflectance confocal microscopy
correlates of dermoscopically-identified blue white structures in melanoma.Society
of Investigative Dermatology 68th annual meeting, May 2007, Los Angeles, CA.
3. Halpern AC, Scope A, Dusza SW. Dermoscopic pattern is correlated with nevus
size and location in children. American Academy of Dermatology 65th Annual
Meeting, Feb 2007, Washington, DC.
4. Scope A, Dusza SW, Halpern AC. The ugly duckling sign is sensitive for
melanoma detection. American Academy of Dermatology 65th Annual Meeting,
Feb 2007, Washington, DC.
5. Scope A, Benvenuto-Andrade C, Agero AL, et al. Dermoscopy-to-reflectance
confocal microscopy correlation of melanocytic lesions. Society of Investigative
Dermatology 67th annual meeting, May 2006, Philadelphia, PA.
6. Scope A, Benvenuto-Andrade C, Agero AL, et al. Correlating Dermoscopic
Structures of Melanocytic Lesions with Confocal Microscopy. International
Dermoscopy Society, 1st International Congress, Apr 2006, Naples, Italy.
7. Scope A, Barzilai A, Trau H, et al. Experience with New World cutaneous
leishmaniasis in travelers. American Academy of Dermatology 61st annual
meeting, Mar 2003, San Francisco, CA
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