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What does a severely abnormal mole mean with clear edges?

holly makAug 14, 2017
I had a mole removed recently as it's look changed. A week later the doctor called me and told me it was not cancerous but came back as severely abnormal with clear edges. What does this mean? The doctor wants to cut more even though it's not cancerous just to be safe. Is this necessary?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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