Question

A 52-year-old man notices a new pigmented lesion on his back that has grown over 6 months. It is asymmetric, has irregular borders, colour variegation and a diameter of 9 mm. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Excisional biopsy with narrow margins

Answer

Reassure and review in a year

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Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen

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Shave biopsy in the office

Answer

Topical corticosteroid trial

Practice question

A 52-year-old man notices a new pigmented lesion on his back that has grown over 6 months. It is asymmetric, has irregular borders, colour variegation and a diameter of 9 mm. What is the most appropriate next step?