WO2003005903A1 - Device for assessing and monitoring a pigmented skin lesion - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for the evaluation and control of a pigmented skin lesion, which provides essential novelty characteristics and notable advantages over the means known and used for the same purposes in the current state of the art.
- the invention proposes the development of a device capable of constituting a means that can be used effectively to evaluate and measure the growth, or stability, of a pigmented skin lesion (melanocytic or lunar nevus), or of a lesion of similar clinical characteristics.
- the device is of simple conception and easy and safe to use, providing a quick visual check of the evolution followed by the pigmented skin lesion. It also incorporates complementary means to record the data of the person to whom that particular device is applied, always identifying the person associated with the latter, and thus avoiding possible errors.
- nevus that is, a simple angioma of the face and neck, which occupies the dermis and subcutaneous cellular tissue, and that takes shape of spots, of strong red or vinous color, and that can be of different sizes.
- the present invention has proposed as a fundamental objective the fact of carrying out the realization of a device that, being of simple conception and of simple and economic construction, allows to carry out the desired control in a way effective and complete.
- the device essentially consists of a sheet made of a transparent material, with both adhesive edges, equipped with folding protective covers for maintenance and preservation of the data contained in said sheet, and designed so that, preferably, it includes an area destined to serve as a measurement space, in which some type of Printing (or where appropriate and alternatively this area may contain perforations of different diameters), which allows comparative measurements to be made by successive applications of the device to the affected person. It is also planned that the aforementioned sheet includes sections to contain the identification data of the person.
- Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a device of the type mentioned, constructed according to the teachings of the invention.
- the recommended device consists of a laminar body (1), of predetermined dimensions , constructed with a transparent material, such as a plastic or similar material, in which two marginal zones (2, 2 ') have been formed lengthwise along the body (1), of low width, delimited in the drawing by means of dashed lines parallel to the respective edges of each side, and that by the internal face (or application face) have been provided with a adhesive product for momentary fixation to the place where the nevus or similar lesion occurs.
- a laminar body (1) of predetermined dimensions
- a transparent material such as a plastic or similar material
- the body (1) has a space zone (3), in a predetermined position, which will be used as a means of measuring and controlling the evolution of the lesion, the laminar body also being provided with protective covered paths (4, 5) , collapsible, in correspondence with the upper and lower edges, respectively.
- the laminar body (1) will also have space zones (6, 7) intended respectively to contain the identification data of the person to whom that particular device is intended, as well as the data relative to the size on each of the exploration dates. In this way, the expert will always have a quick visual identification of such data, and therefore of the evolution followed by the lesion considered.
- the spatial zone (3) is divided into squares, such that by applying the laminar body to the area of the patient containing the lesion and after its fixation with the use of the marginal adhesive areas (2, 2 '), can be carried out, with the use of a marker (8) or other appropriate marking instrument, inside the mentioned zone (3), a mark corresponding to the contour initial of the pigmented skin lesion, as shown by the spot identified with the numerical reference (9).
- the formation of a reticle in the spatial zone (3) as a means of controlling the evolution of the lesion constitutes only a preferred embodiment, since several concentric circuits, of increasing diameter, or even could be used Various circular perforations could be provided in the area, with different diameters, so that one of such circuits or such circular perforations can be associated at any time with the size of the lesion, and thus evaluate its evolution.
- the device proposed by the invention constitutes an effective means to be applied as a medical examination technique, or, as a complement thereof, for the self-exploration and control of lesions of the type mentioned.
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Abstract
Description
DISPOSITIVO PARA LA EVALUACIÓN Y CONTROL DE UNA LESIÓN DEVICE FOR EVALUATION AND CONTROL OF AN INJURY
CUTÁNEA PIGMENTADAPIGMENTED SKIN
Objeto de la InvenciónObject of the Invention
La presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo para la evaluación y control de una lesión cutánea pigmentada, que aporta esenciales características de novedad y notables ventajas con respecto a los medios conocidos y utilizados para los mismos fines en el estado actual de la técnica.The present invention relates to a device for the evaluation and control of a pigmented skin lesion, which provides essential novelty characteristics and notable advantages over the means known and used for the same purposes in the current state of the art.
Más en particular, la invención propone el desarrollo de un dispositivo capacitado para constituir un medio que puede ser utilizado eficazmente para evaluar y medir el crecimiento, o la estabilidad, de una lesión cutánea pigmentada (nevus melanocitico o lunar) , o de una lesión de características clínicas similares.More particularly, the invention proposes the development of a device capable of constituting a means that can be used effectively to evaluate and measure the growth, or stability, of a pigmented skin lesion (melanocytic or lunar nevus), or of a lesion of similar clinical characteristics.
El dispositivo es de concepción simple y de utilización fácil y segura, proporcionando una comprobación visual rápida de la evolución seguida por la lesión cutánea pigmentada. Además incorpora medios complementarios que permiten registrar los datos de la persona a la que se aplica ese dispositivo concreto, teniendo siempre identificada a la persona asociada a este último, y evitando en consecuencia posibles errores.The device is of simple conception and easy and safe to use, providing a quick visual check of the evolution followed by the pigmented skin lesion. It also incorporates complementary means to record the data of the person to whom that particular device is applied, always identifying the person associated with the latter, and thus avoiding possible errors.
El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se encuentra comprendido dentro del sector industrial dedicado a la fabricación de dispositivos y medios de control clínico. Antecedentes y Sumario de la InvenciónThe field of application of the present invention is within the industrial sector dedicated to the manufacture of devices and means of clinical control. Background and Summary of the Invention
Se conoce en general el hecho de que numerosas personas se ven afectadas por lo que se conoce como "nevo", es decir, un angioma simple de la cara y el cuello, que ocupa la dermis y el tejido celular subcutáneo, y que adopta forma de manchas, de color rojo fuerte o vinoso, y que puede ser de distintos tamaños.It is generally known that many people are affected by what is known as "nevus", that is, a simple angioma of the face and neck, which occupies the dermis and subcutaneous cellular tissue, and that takes shape of spots, of strong red or vinous color, and that can be of different sizes.
Clínicamente, resulta importante poder efectuar un control sobre el comportamiento de este tipo de lesiones, con el fin de aplicar el tratamiento que corresponda a cada caso concreto, sin que se conozca hasta ahora la existencia de medio alguno que, siendo de aplicación especifica al caso comentado, permita efectuar un control simple y rápido de la evolución de la lesión.Clinically, it is important to be able to carry out a control on the behavior of this type of lesions, in order to apply the treatment that corresponds to each specific case, without knowing until now the existence of any means that, being of specific application to the case commented, allow a simple and quick control of the evolution of the lesion.
Teniendo en cuenta esta situación planteada, la presente invención se ha propuesto como objetivo fundamental el hecho de llevar a cabo la realización de un dispositivo que, siendo de concepción simple y de construcción sencilla y económica, permita llevar a cabo el control deseado de una forma eficaz y completa.Taking into account this situation, the present invention has proposed as a fundamental objective the fact of carrying out the realization of a device that, being of simple conception and of simple and economic construction, allows to carry out the desired control in a way effective and complete.
Este objetivo se ha logrado mediante el dispositivo que va a ser objeto de descripción en lo que sigue, y que en esencia consiste en una lámina fabricada con un material de naturaleza transparente, con ambos bordes adhesivos, dotada de cubiertas protectoras abatibles para el mantenimiento y conservación de los datos contenidos en dicha lámina, y diseñada de modo que, con preferencia, incluye una zona destinada a servir como espacio de medición, en la que podrá aparecer algún tipo de impresión (o en su caso y de forma alternativa esta zona podrá contener perforaciones de diferentes diámetros) , que permita hacer las mediciones comparativas mediante sucesivas aplicaciones del dispositivo a la persona afectada. También se ha previsto que la citada lámina incluya apartados para contener los datos de identificación de la persona.This objective has been achieved by means of the device that will be described in the following, and which essentially consists of a sheet made of a transparent material, with both adhesive edges, equipped with folding protective covers for maintenance and preservation of the data contained in said sheet, and designed so that, preferably, it includes an area destined to serve as a measurement space, in which some type of Printing (or where appropriate and alternatively this area may contain perforations of different diameters), which allows comparative measurements to be made by successive applications of the device to the affected person. It is also planned that the aforementioned sheet includes sections to contain the identification data of the person.
Breve Descripción de los Dibujos Estas y otras características y ventajas de la invención, se pondrán más claramente de manifiesto a partir de la descripción detallada que sigue de una forma preferida de realización, dada únicamente a titulo de ejemplo ilustrativo y no limitativo, con referencia a los dibujos que se acompañan, en los que:Brief Description of the Drawings These and other features and advantages of the invention will become more clearly apparent from the detailed description that follows in a preferred embodiment, given solely by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
La Figura 1 muestra una representación esquematizada de un dispositivo del tipo comentado, construido según las enseñanzas de la invención.Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a device of the type mentioned, constructed according to the teachings of the invention.
Descripción de una Forma de Realización PreferenteDescription of a Preferred Embodiment
Atendiendo a la representación esquematizada de la Figura única de los dibujos, en base a la cual se va a llevar a cabo la descripción detallada de la invención, se puede apreciar que el dispositivo preconizado consiste en un cuerpo laminar (1) , de dimensiones predeterminadas, construido con un material transparente, tal como un material plástico o similar, en el que se han formado dos zonas marginales (2, 2') extendidas longitudinalmente a lo largo del cuerpo (1) , de poca anchura, delimitadas en el dibujo por medio de lineas discontinuas paralelas a los bordes respectivos de cada lado, y que por la cara interna (o cara de aplicación) se han dotado de un producto adhesivo para su fijación momentánea al lugar en el que se presente el nevo o lesión similar. El cuerpo (1) posee una zona espacial (3) , en posición predeterminada, que va a ser utilizada como medio de medición y control de la evolución de la lesión, estando además el cuerpo laminar dotado de sendas cubiertas protectoras (4, 5), abatibles, en correspondencia con los bordes superior e inferior, respectivamente.Based on the schematic representation of the unique Figure of the drawings, on the basis of which the detailed description of the invention is to be carried out, it can be seen that the recommended device consists of a laminar body (1), of predetermined dimensions , constructed with a transparent material, such as a plastic or similar material, in which two marginal zones (2, 2 ') have been formed lengthwise along the body (1), of low width, delimited in the drawing by means of dashed lines parallel to the respective edges of each side, and that by the internal face (or application face) have been provided with a adhesive product for momentary fixation to the place where the nevus or similar lesion occurs. The body (1) has a space zone (3), in a predetermined position, which will be used as a means of measuring and controlling the evolution of the lesion, the laminar body also being provided with protective covered paths (4, 5) , collapsible, in correspondence with the upper and lower edges, respectively.
Según se ha mencionado en lo que antecede, el cuerpo laminar (1) dispondrá asimismo de zonas espaciales (6, 7) destinadas respectivamente a contener los datos de identificación de la persona a la que se destine ese dispositivo en particular, asi como los datos relativos al tamaño en cada una de las fechas de exploración. De este modo, el experto tendrá siempre una identificación visual rápida de tales datos, y por tanto de la evolución seguida por la lesión considerada.As mentioned above, the laminar body (1) will also have space zones (6, 7) intended respectively to contain the identification data of the person to whom that particular device is intended, as well as the data relative to the size on each of the exploration dates. In this way, the expert will always have a quick visual identification of such data, and therefore of the evolution followed by the lesion considered.
En la representación del ejemplo de realización preferida contenido en el dibujo, se puede apreciar que la zona espacial (3) está dividida en cuadriculas, de tal modo que aplicando el cuerpo laminar a la zona del paciente que contiene la lesión y tras su fijación con la utilización de las zonas marginales adhesivas (2, 2'), se puede realizar, con la utilización de un rotulador (8) u otro instrumento de marcación apropiado, en el interior de la mencionada zona (3), una marca correspondiente al contorno inicial de la lesión cutánea pigmentada, tal y como se muestra mediante la mancha identificada con la referencia numérica (9) . De este modo, con la aplicación periódica sucesiva, en fechas posteriores, de este mismo cuerpo laminar (1) sobre la misma lesión, se puede apreciar de forma fácil, cómoda, rápida y precisa, el tamaño de la lesión en la nueva fecha de inspección, de tal modo que mediante esta simple comparación, el experto conocerá de forma inmediata si se ha producido alguna variación de tamaño (aumento o disminución) , o si por el contrario se mantiene el tamaño del nevo.In the representation of the preferred embodiment contained in the drawing, it can be seen that the spatial zone (3) is divided into squares, such that by applying the laminar body to the area of the patient containing the lesion and after its fixation with the use of the marginal adhesive areas (2, 2 '), can be carried out, with the use of a marker (8) or other appropriate marking instrument, inside the mentioned zone (3), a mark corresponding to the contour initial of the pigmented skin lesion, as shown by the spot identified with the numerical reference (9). Thus, with the successive periodic application, at later dates, of this same laminar body (1) on the same lesion, it is possible easily, conveniently, quickly and accurately appreciate the size of the lesion on the new inspection date, so that through this simple comparison, the expert will know immediately if there has been any variation in size (increase or decrease ), or if on the contrary the size of the nevus is maintained.
En cualquier caso, la formación de una retícula en la zona espacial (3) como medio de control de la evolución de la lesión, constituye solamente una forma de realización preferente, puesto que también podrían utilizarse varios circuios concéntricos, de diámetro creciente, o incluso podrían preverse diversas perforaciones circulares en la zona, con diámetros diferentes, de modo que se pueda asociar en cada momento uno de tales circuios o de dichas perforaciones circulares al tamaño de la lesión, y evaluar asi su evolución.In any case, the formation of a reticle in the spatial zone (3) as a means of controlling the evolution of the lesion, constitutes only a preferred embodiment, since several concentric circuits, of increasing diameter, or even could be used Various circular perforations could be provided in the area, with different diameters, so that one of such circuits or such circular perforations can be associated at any time with the size of the lesion, and thus evaluate its evolution.
Como se comprenderá, el dispositivo propuesto por la invención constituye un medio eficaz para ser aplicado como técnica de exploración médica, o bien, como complemento de la misma, para la auto-exploración y control de lesiones del tipo comentado.As will be understood, the device proposed by the invention constitutes an effective means to be applied as a medical examination technique, or, as a complement thereof, for the self-exploration and control of lesions of the type mentioned.
No se considera necesario hacer más extenso el contenido de esta descripción para que un experto en la materia pueda comprender su alcance y las ventajas derivadas de la invención, asi como desarrollar y llevar a la práctica el objeto de la misma.It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive so that a person skilled in the art can understand its scope and the advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and put into practice the object thereof.
No obstante, debe entenderse que la invención ha sido descrita según una realización preferida de la misma, por lo que puede ser susceptible de modificaciones sin que ello suponga alteración alguna del fundamento de dicha invención, pudiendo afectar tales modificaciones a la forma, al tamaño y/o a los materiales de fabricación. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment of the It may therefore be subject to modifications without this implying any alteration of the basis of said invention, and such modifications may affect the shape, size and / or manufacturing materials.
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