The Skin

Last updated (19 November 2003)

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The lesion is clinically suspeicious for a melanoma. How would you confirm the diagnosis?
Commence cytotoxic chemotherapy
Recommend radiotherapy
Do an excisional biopsy with a margin of 1 cm
Do an excisional biopsy with a margin of 2 cm
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Adrian P. Ireland