What do you think of this lesion on the lower back?
Case discussion: A 72-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check with this lesion spotted on his lower back. Share your thoughts.

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In this week's discussion, we revisit a case from Dr Slavko Doslo, in which a 72-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check with this lesion spotted on his lower back.
What are your thoughts on this lesion?
Update
Here is the pathology report.
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