I had a shave biopsy done on an inflamed mole. The doctor thought I had scratched it after looking @ it w/ dermatoscopy, but I wanted it out. The biopsy came back w/ no atypical cells and inflammation. He sent the specimen back to the pathologist for 3 more slides to "double check" and "look deeper." Is this common w/ inflamed moles? Also, if it came back w/ no atypical cells, should I still be concerned about melanoma? or is atypia more likely? Aren't melanomas pretty obvious histologically?
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Answer: Mole and inflammad area and the concern for melanoma
This is quite common and the time frame that you mentioned is okay to wait. Just make sure to have the surgeon to take significant margins. I would say 3mm would be good. If it were a melanoma I would consider larger margins with pathological guidance in the operating room or a MOHs type of...
Hi and thanks for your question. You did not include any photos so it not possible to comment about your particular case. However, there are many growths that can form on the skin anywhere on the body, and on the nostrils/nose. I would certainly have the specimen from the removal sent to a der...
The removals of moles depends on who is doing the removal and how it is being done. If you excise it surgically, there is more labor involved and this is usually more expensive. For cosmetic reasons, insurance does not cover it. If there is anything suspicious then you can remove it and get it...
