Question

A 63-year-old man has a pearly papule with central ulceration on the nose, slowly enlarging over 2 years. There is no regional lymphadenopathy. What is the most appropriate management for suspected basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?

Accepted Answer

Wide local excision or Mohs micrographic surgery

Answer

Topical steroid cream

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Radiotherapy alone

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Observation only

Answer

Topical antifungal therapy

Practice question

A 63-year-old man has a pearly papule with central ulceration on the nose, slowly enlarging over 2 years. There is no regional lymphadenopathy. What is the most appropriate management for suspected basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?