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