Question

A 68-year-old man with a history of multiple non-melanoma skin cancers has a hyperkeratotic, scaly lesion on the dorsum of his hand arising from a field of sun-damaged skin. It is tender and 1.5 cm in diameter. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Excisional biopsy or referral for definitive excision

Answer

Reassure and observe

Answer

Cryotherapy without biopsy

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Topical corticosteroids

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with a history of multiple non-melanoma skin cancers has a hyperkeratotic, scaly lesion on the dorsum of his hand arising from a field of sun-damaged skin. It is tender and 1.5 cm in diameter. What is the most appropriate management?