How would you manage this suspicious scapula lesion?
In the week's case discussion: An 80-year-old male patient with a history of melanoma in situ presents with this lesion on his right scapula. What next?

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In this week's case discussion, we revisit a case submitted by Dr Robert Teunisse, in which an 80-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check. He has a personal history of two prior melanomas in situ on his back.
This lesion is identified on his right scapula. What do you think of it?
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