A 50-year-old builder presents with a non-healing ulcer on the lower lip with a rolled edge that bleeds easily. Suspecting squamous cell carcinoma, wh...

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A 50-year-old builder presents with a non-healing ulcer on the lower lip with a rolled edge that bleeds easily. Suspecting squamous cell carcinoma, what is the appropriate next step?

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Excision biopsy and histopathology

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Cryotherapy

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Topical imiquimod

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Observation for 3 months

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Photodynamic therapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Squamous cell carcinoma

A 50-year-old builder presents with a non-healing ulcer on the lower lip with a rolled edge that bleeds easily. Suspecting squamous cell carcinoma, what is the appropriate next step?