The informed consent leaflet “PlOp 14” deals with surgical removal of skin changes. The external appearance of a skin lesion does not always allow for exact assessment of whether it is benign or malignant. Definitive diagnosis can be achieved only by histological (microscopic) examination of the excised specimen of skin. Usually, it is wise to also remove skin that has undergone benign changes before it can turn malignant at a later time.
