Question 1

do all dysplastic moles eventually turn into melanoma?

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Mole : Not all atypical or dysplastic mole turn into skin cancer (melanoma).  Some may while other melanomas arise on their own and not in a preexisting mole.

Question 2

dysplastic nevus, or atypical moles, and they are benign lesions that resemble early melanoma, and about 1 in 10 million americans willmelanoma, what to do?

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Watch carefully: Dysplastic nevi are potentially serious in that they can convert to infiltrating melanoma.  In children with spitz nevus, they look malignant but never convert.  In patients with neurofibromatosis there is a high incidence of dysplastic nevi and since many are present they are watched for changes in shape, darkening  in color or redness around the lesion suggesting that they are converting.

Question 3

derm noted 3 moles on back.  all 3mm or under.  one shade and pretty much round or oval.   he said slightly dysplastic so best to remove now ..   what does that mean ... are they likely to be melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Never know: No one know for sure until a biopsy comes back, which provides definitive diagnosis.  Melanoma often tends to be very dark.  It sounds like you may have some "basic" lesions that just need to be evaluated further as recommended by your derm.  Best wishes.

Question 4

hello i had a mole removed biopsy came back severely dysplastic. is it common for the pathologist to misread and it actually be melanoma? or is there a distinct difference?

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: Without seeing slide cannot comment. Your Dermatologist will also look at it I hope and see if they agree.   Melanomas almost always have black stuff in them (melanin) and hard to miss.

Question 5

i get yearly skin screenings and will continue to do so.  my question is about a previous excised mole.  it was a moderate-severe atypical dysplastic nevus. i know having atypical moles can be a sign of increased chance of melanoma. i've also read that ma

Accepted Answer

Low risk: As long as the atypical nevus was excised with negative margins (normal skin at all edges), then you should be fine.  Lower your risk of developing a new problem somewhere else by avoiding excessive sun exposure, or by using frequent applications of sunscreen if you must be out in the sun.

Question 6

shave bio on mod dysplastic nevi, could melanoma grow without any visible signs on surface of skin?

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Unlikely: A shave biopsy may leave behind part of the pigmented lesion...So if it is a melanoma, there is risk of both local recurrence and small risk of distant recurrence(in the lymph nodes, typically). If the lesion that was removed is indeed a dysplastic nevus, it should be re-excised with a negative margin. Otherwise there is risk of local recurrence from this dysplastic nevus.

Question 7

my great uncle (moms side) has had recurrent melanoma. since he is grandma's brother, do i add him to my family history? lots of dysplastic nevi

Accepted Answer

Already family: What about you? Do you also have dysplastic nevi? Will you watch your skin / have someone watch your skin like a grown-up should? That's what really matters. Wishing you and your uncle the best.

Question 8

if i have dysplastic nevi syndrome and my brother in law had malignant melanoma do my children have any  more risk of getting either one?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your brother-in-law's genes won't tell anything about your children. Dysplastic nevus syndrome is usually autosomal dominant, passed to each child on a 50-50 chance. It's no reason to forego parenthood; just you be sure that you and all your kids keep a really close eye on your skin. Glad you're proactive.

Question 9

are all asymmetrical moles melanoma?

Accepted Answer

No: There are more criteria than that - including size, coloration.

Question 10

does irregularly on moles always resemble melanoma?

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ABCDEFG: No. Only one of danger signs.

ABCDEFG danger signs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter &gt;6 mm, Elevated, Firm, Growing progressively for a month or more.

See a dermatologist to make sure mole is safe.

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Dysplastic nevus, or atypical moles, and they are benign lesions that resemble early melanoma, and about 1 in 10 million americans willmelanoma, what to do?

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Derm noted 3 moles on back. all 3mm or under. one shade and pretty much round or oval. he said slightly dysplastic so best to remove now .. what does that mean ... are they likely to be melanoma?

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Hello i had a mole removed biopsy came back severely dysplastic. is it common for the pathologist to misread and it actually be melanoma? or is there a distinct difference?

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I get yearly skin screenings and will continue to do so. my question is about a previous excised mole. it was a moderate-severe atypical dysplastic nevus. i know having atypical moles can be a sign of increased chance of melanoma. i've also read that ma

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Shave bio on mod dysplastic nevi, could melanoma grow without any visible signs on surface of skin?

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My great uncle (moms side) has had recurrent melanoma. since he is grandma's brother, do i add him to my family history? lots of dysplastic nevi

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If i have dysplastic nevi syndrome and my brother in law had malignant melanoma do my children have any more risk of getting either one?

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Are all asymmetrical moles melanoma?

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Does irregularly on moles always resemble melanoma?

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