How would you manage this lesion below the ear?

This week we revisit a case submitted by Dr Lisa Daniels. A female patient with sun-damaged skin presents with a pigmented lesion below the ear.

Please review the clinical and dermoscopy images below. What is your diagnosis and management plan?

Update

Here is the pathology result.

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