What do you think of this lesion on the back?
Case discussion: An 84-year-old swimmer with a history of multiple skin cancers presents with a concerning lesion on his back. What would you do next?
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This week's case discussion, submitted by Dr David Stewart, features an 84-year-old male who is a keen swimmer and has had multiple skin cancers (both melanoma and NMSC) in the past, hence the multiple scars.
The patient usually sees a dermatologist but presents to "have a few barnacles frozen off", at which time this marked lesion is noted on his back.
What do you think of it?
Please leave your comments today and check back for the outcome from Wednesday 2pm.
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