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What do you think of this lesion on the loin?

Written by HealthCert Education | Jul 23, 2025 4:00:00 AM

This week, we revisit a case from Dr David Stewart, in which an 86-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check. This lesion is spotted on his left loin.

What do you think of the dermoscopy?


Update

The lesion was biopsied with a deep shave, and this is the pathology result:

 

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