Question

A 38-year-old man presents with a pigmented lesion on his back that has recently enlarged and become variegated in colour. It measures 9 mm with irregular borders. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent excisional biopsy with narrow margins

Answer

Observe and review in 6 months

Answer

Perform shave biopsy

Answer

Treat with cryotherapy

Answer

Start topical corticosteroids

Practice question

A 38-year-old man presents with a pigmented lesion on his back that has recently enlarged and become variegated in colour. It measures 9 mm with irregular borders. What is the most appropriate next step?