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The limitations of dermoscopy: false-positive and false-negative tumours. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of the limitations of dermoscopy: false-positive and false-negative tumours.. Seborrhoeic keratosis (SK) = most common benign epidermal tumour. Well-defined, oval, 'stuck-on' waxy/verrucous plaques (tan-brown-black) on face, trunk, extremities of older adults. Dermoscop...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)