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What Is A Growing Discolored Papule On Cheek Suggestive Of?

A 62 year-old fair skinned male farmer present to the dermatologist with a nine-month history of progressively enlarging reddish papule on his right cheek. Examination reveals a dome shaped pearly 3 mm lesion with small superficial blood vessels. Thanks, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
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Hi,

The given history and the physical findings are suggestive of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma).

He needs to be examined by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for further clinical evaluation and possible biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Is A Growing Discolored Papule On Cheek Suggestive Of?

Hi, The given history and the physical findings are suggestive of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma). He needs to be examined by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for further clinical evaluation and possible biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician