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How would you treat this large ulcerating lesion?

Case discussion: A 76-year-old female presents with a large ulcerating area on her neck. What would you do?

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In this week’s case discussion, submitted by Dr Renuka Ranasinghe, we look at a 76-year-old female patient who presented with a large ulcerating area on her neck.

What is your diagnosis, and how would you manage this lesion?

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Update

Here is the histopathology report (apologies for the cut-off edge), plus surgery photos.

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