Lentigo maligna

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  • Precancerous lesion of dysplastic melanocytes
  • Occurs in elderly
  • Risk factor: UV exposure
  • Darkly pigmented macule
    • On sun-exposed areas
      • Face, neck
    • Irregular borders
    • 1 mm – 2 cm
    • Irregular colour
  • Treatment
    • Surgical excision with safety margin