How would you treat this lesion on the arm of a 58yo male?

A 58-year-old male patient presents for a skin check with no specific concerns. This lesion is seen on his right arm. What would you do?

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1 minute read September 6, 2023

This week's case discussion from Dr Terry Harvey features a 58-year-old male patient who presents for a skin check with no specific concerns. This lesion is seen on his right arm.

What do you think? What would you do next?

Arm Macro

Update

This lesion was fully excised and the histology returned as a basal cell carcinoma arising within a surrounding benign lentigo.

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