How would you manage this lesion arising from within a curettage scar?
Case discussion: A 50-year-old female had curettage and cautery of an SCC on her nose. A new lesion is arising from within the curettage scar. What next?
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This week's case, submitted by Dr David Stewart, features a 50-year-old female patient who attends for her routine skin check.
Two years ago, she had curettage and cautery of a small, well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma on the right side of her nose. Last year, the site was clear.
Upon examination at today's check-up, a new small lesion is arising from within the curettage scar.
What do you think of it?


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