Question

A 45-year-old patient has a suspicious pigmented lesion with irregular borders, colour variegation, and an 8 mm diameter. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Excision biopsy with a 2 mm margin

Answer

Observe for 3 months

Answer

Punch biopsy in primary care

Answer

Excision biopsy with a 10 mm margin

Answer

Shave biopsy

Practice question

A 45-year-old patient has a suspicious pigmented lesion with irregular borders, colour variegation, and an 8 mm diameter. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step in management?