Question

A GP excises a suspicious pigmented lesion on the upper back that is clinically consistent with melanoma in situ. According to Australian melanoma excision margin guidelines, what clinical margin is recommended for wide local excision of melanoma in situ?

Accepted Answer

5-10 mm

Answer

1-2 mm

Answer

3-4 mm

Answer

20-30 mm

Answer

No further excision is required beyond the original biopsy

Practice question

A GP excises a suspicious pigmented lesion on the upper back that is clinically consistent with melanoma in situ. According to Australian melanoma excision margin guidelines, what clinical margin is recommended for wide local excision of melanoma in situ?