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Suggest Treatment For Suspicious Moles On The Body

Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017

Question: Does this mole indicate melanoma?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mole looks fine, go for dermoscopic examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and the mole seems to be fine on gross examination.
To be absolutely sure I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and go for dermoscopic examination of the mole.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 minutes later)

If any mole is found to be malignent after a biopsy, can the patient take their time treating it (wait month or so to go back to the doctor, or will the doctors recommend medical intervention immediately )

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Doctors can wait for a month or so before starting treatment

Detailed Answer:
If a mole is found to be malignant doctors can usually wait for sometime like a month or so before starting treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 days later)

Is this benign biopsy or malignent ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Biopsy report is benign

Detailed Answer:
The biopsy report is benign but it shows mild atypia which means it should be excised completely to avoid any future recurrence.
If it is removed completely no need to worry.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

What does mild atypia mean

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Atypia means atypical cells

Detailed Answer:
Mild atypia means slightly atypical cells that means cells with slightly larger nulcues and irregular shape.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana