Hi, I have had a 3mm lesion excision for my top lip. I do not fully understand the report and would appreciate your opinion. The summary report reads.....interpersonal squamous cell carcinoma.margins involved. What does margins involved mean ? Does that mean that the margins are clear ?next query ...An irregular piece of tissue 6mm by 4mm by 3mm. All embedded...What does embedded mean. I understand that it was a small lesion but I am unsure that it has been totally removed as I have been referred into a dermatologist for more topical treatment. This is the second time it has recurred and been cut out of this area of lip. Many thanks
Thank you for your quarry. That means some cancer was left on the skin to the sides of the excision so margins aren't clear. Embedded means that these 3 lesions are actually fused together. You have two options now. Do rescission of this skin lesion or wait and see will it progress in size. Both ways are acceptable and nothing serious can happen if you do frequent check-ups. Wish you good health.