Question

A 60-year-old with suspected squamous cell carcinoma of the skin has a rapidly growing ulcerative lesion on the forearm. Which is the recommended definitive diagnostic step

Accepted Answer

Excisional biopsy with narrow margins for histology

Answer

Punch biopsy in the clinic and no further action

Answer

Clinical diagnosis only

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Topical chemotherapy to confirm diagnosis

Answer

No biopsy required if typical appearance

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected squamous cell carcinoma of the skin has a rapidly growing ulcerative lesion on the forearm. Which is the recommended definitive diagnostic step