2cm brown patch with irregular borders, asymetry, and multip | Figure 1

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2cm brown patch with irregular borders, asymmetry, and multiple shades of brown. Very concerning for melanoma. A biopsy was performed with a #15 blade. If you see a lesion concerning for melanoma, excisional biopsy or deep shave is required for path. Never take a partial sampling.

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