A patient has an irregularly shaped, brown to black lesion on the upper arm that has changed color recently. The widest diameter is 6 mm. You should:

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The description of the lesion—irregular shape, color change, and size greater than 6 mm—raises suspicion for melanoma. The most appropriate next step is to biopsy the lesion to obtain a definitive diagnosis.

A Patient Has an Irregularly Shaped, Brown to Black Lesion