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Slow-growing lesion on eyebrow

The Journal of Family Practice. 2021 March;70(2):E13-E15 | 10.12788/jfp.0163
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It took a dermatoscopic examination followed by an e-consultation and shave biopsy to arrive at the diagnosis.

Our patient was referred to a Mohs surgeon who removed the lesion (FIGURES 2 and 3). Given the overall small tumor size, a sentinel lymph node biopsy was not necessary. Because of the patient’s family history, which was suggestive of a genetic predisposition to cancer, she requested a clinical genetics consultation for definitive testing. She went on to pursue genetic testing, which came back negative for Lynch syndrome genes.

Defect created by removal of the lesion after Mohs surgery

The dermatologist recommended yearly skin examination for 5 years for the patient.