The diagnostic value and histologic correlate of distinct patterns of shiny white streaks for the diagnosis of melanoma: a retrospective, case-control study

Shiny white streaks (SWS) are visible on polarized dermoscopy in melanoma and Spitz nevi but are infrequent in dysplastic nevi. They correlate histopathologically with dermal fibrosis.When observed in melanocytic lesions, SWS are highly specific and predictive for melanoma.Polarized dermoscopy to identify shiny white streaks is integral to the evaluation of melanocyticlesions.