How would you manage this scalp lesion flagged by total body imaging?

This week's case discussion was submitted by Angie, a Melanographer. A 37-year-old male patient with a history of melanoma presents at a skin cancer clinic for a full-body skin check.

Angie performs total body photography and marks six lesions as suspicious. She sends a report to the GP, who biopsies three of the lesions.

We will focus on one lesion each week.

Lesion 1: This lesion is identified on the patient's scalp / upper neck. Please refer to the total body photography and dermoscopy images below. What do you think?

Please leave your comments today and check back for the outcome from Wednesday 2pm. Also tune in next week for the next case in this short series.

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