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How would you treat this lesion on the left calf?

A 73-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check. This pigmented lesion is detected on his left calf. What do you make of it?

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In this week's case discussion from Dr Randa Al-Hajali, we look at a 73-year-old male patient who presents for a routine skin check. This pigmented lesion is detected on his left calf.

What do you think? What would you do next?

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Update

Here is the pathology result.

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Learn more about the diagnosis of skin lesions with the HealthCert Professional Diploma program in Dermoscopy - online skin lesion training tailored for GPs, delivered with the International Dermoscopy Society.


 

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