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Benign Mole but Very Irregular ? Further Excision Required, Why?
asked 10 months ago by scot in scotland
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Question viewed 138 times
Tags: benign, excision
2 answers to Benign Mole but Very Irregular ? Further Excision Required, Why?
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When a Mole Needs Further Excision
You need to be more specific about what you mean by "irregular". Further excision is typically required only when the mole is cancerous or precancerous which is determined by the biopsy. Therefore, the need for further treatment all depends on the biopsy report.
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Irregular moles, difficult subject
Okay, this is a difficult subject so I will tackle it hoping that several people read this and benefit form the information.
There are benign moles and there is cancer (aka melanoma).
However, there is this category of moles that under the microscope look a little abnormal. They are not cancer or precancerous, but the pathologist does find that the organization of the mole under the microscope is a little irregular. This is a controversial topic to the point that some...
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Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon