A 52-year-old man presents with an ulcer in the floor of his mouth of 8 weeks' duration. The lesion measures 1 x 2 cm, is indurated, and is slightly uncomfortable for the patient. What should the clinician do at this point in time?
a. Observe for 2 more weeks.
b. Treat patient with prednisone.
c. Treat patient with nystatin.
d. Have direct immunofluorescence test done.
e. Perform a biopsy.
E
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