How would you manage this lesion on the shoulder?
A 78-year-old lady (who has previously had melanoma in situ on her cheek) presents for a skin check, at which time this prominent brown macule is noticed.
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In this week's case discussion, from Dr John O'Bryen, we look at a 78-year-old lady who has previously had a melanoma in situ on her cheek. During her skin check, this prominent brown macule is noticed.
What is your diagnosis, and what would you do next?
Update
An excisional biopsy reports a superficial spreading invasive melanoma with
Breslow thickness 0.3mm.
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