Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Mole On Back Of Left Leg. What Could This Be? Can It Be Melanoma?
Just noticed a large (1/2 inch) mole on the back of my left leg. I don t think it was even there before! It is purple colored - kind of like a blood blister color, but it is smooth and flat with a slight raised center. What could this be? I am scared it might be melanoma. It came up so fast! I am female, 49 years old.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Appearance of a pigmented lesion over short period of time and that too extremities in elderly age group raises the suspicion of melanoma.
You need to consult your doctor for clinical examination.
A biopsy of the lesion needs to be done to confirm or rule out malignancy.
Consultation with a doctor should not be delayed since it can lead to spread of the tumor to distant sites.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Appearance of a pigmented lesion over short period of time and that too extremities in elderly age group raises the suspicion of melanoma.
You need to consult your doctor for clinical examination.
A biopsy of the lesion needs to be done to confirm or rule out malignancy.
Consultation with a doctor should not be delayed since it can lead to spread of the tumor to distant sites.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Biopsy
Loading Online Doctors....