How would you treat this left posterior flank lesion?

A 76-year-old man presented for his first ever skin check as his wife was concerned about a lesion on his left posterior flank. What now?

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In this case discussion, submitted by Dr Terry Harvey, a 76-year-old man presented for his first ever skin check as his wife was concerned about a lesion on his left posterior flank.

What do you think, and what would you do next?

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Update

The pathology result showed invasive melanoma, Breslow 2.4mm with ulceration. What next?

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