How would you manage this lesion on the deltoid?
Case discussion: A 78-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check, whereupon a pigmented lesion is noted on his left deltoid. What next?
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In this week's case discussion, submitted by Dr David Stewart, we look at a 78-year-old male patient who presents for a routine skin check, whereupon a pigmented lesion is noted on his left deltoid.
The patient is not aware of the lesion. Reviewing the clinical and dermoscopic images below, how would you manage it?

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