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This table represents the scoring system for the Weighted Glasgow 7-point checklist, categorizing lesion characteristics into major and minor features.
| Feature Category | Lesion Characteristics | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Major Features | Change in size | 2 points |
| Irregular shape | 2 points | |
| Irregular colour | 2 points | |
| Minor Features | Largest diameter 7 mm or more | 1 point |
| Inflammation | 1 point | |
| Oozing | 1 point | |
| Change in sensation | 1 point |
A lesion would be considered suspicious and typically warrant a referral for further investigation if its cumulative score was 3 or more.
Reference: Walter FM, Prevost AT, Vasconcelos J, Hall PN, Burrows NP, Morris HC, Kinmonth AL, Emery JD. Using the 7-point checklist as a diagnostic aid for pigmented skin lesions in general practice: a diagnostic validation study. Br J Gen Pract. 2013 May;63(610):e345-53. doi: 10.3399/bjgp13X667213. PMID: 23643233; PMCID: PMC3635581.
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