Q: i had a shave removal that came back as "lentiginous junctional (dysplastic) nevus with mild atypia, to <0.2 mm of. is this of concern?

No: If it is not a melanoma, it is of less concern. Being dysplastic, is a pathologic concerning point, but with it's small size, I would closely watch it. "Mild atypia" is the key to the answer. That is why shave removal's never really remove these, just the top layer. If any increase in size, remove immediately.

Q: junctional nevus with cytologic atypia concern?

Yes : Depending on the degree of atypia, most surgeons recommend excision with clear margins to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer (melanoma being the most concerning). Certainly excise if moderate to severe atypia.

Q: immunohistochemical studies for sox10 confirm the presence of lentiginous dysplastic junctional nevus with moderate atypia. should this be of concern?

Need more info: Was the lesion removed completely? The pathologist who issued the report you cited should have stated if the margins were free of the lesion. If the lesion was removed completely, you should not worry. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Q: lentiginous junctional nevus, no atypia identified.lentiginous and nested at dermoepidermal junction. removed shave biopsy. cancer or could it regrow?

Margins: Ask the pathologist who read the biopsy if the margins were free of the lesion, If that cannot be ascertained, or if the margin was involved, you may wish to get lesion removed completely. Depending on the where the lesion is, it could be done by your dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.

Q: melanocytic nevus with arch disorder and mild cytologic atypia of melancytes found from mole shave biopsy. what is the treatment for this?

Removal of nevus: Excision of mole is preferred method , it gives complete picture , not missing any area of potential malignant cells . Good news you don't have , but have atypical cells , so speak to your doctor for possible excision of whole mole and analyzing ( biopsy ) it.

Q: do moles with mild atypia raise concerns about melanoma?

Yes: Specifically, they warn that the next mole may well be malignant -- you may well have a genetic predisposition. Do keep an eye on your moles. Best wishes.

Q: had 2 large flat moles on my back whole life, became anxious and had them shaved and biopsied. derm said mild atypia and said not to worry. when sores healed (took months) they both look white with a small bit of pigment in the center. is this okay?

Shaving mole : If moles were not changing in size or shape or color then shaving did not start a new problem. If it does change in size, shape, margins or color, then seek medical attention. Concern is that of skin cancer,mostly melanoma. Given none of your lesions are getting bigger, unlikely to be cancer.good luck.

Q: how often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27.

Have it removed: this lesion should never be left if it was left without excision it needs to be excised right away so please go to your PCP or any local surgeon or dermatologist and have it excised what you are describing is pre- malignant condition if it has been excised completely before not only biopsied you are OK as long there is no sign of it left then go and have a dermatologist screened you now good luck

Q: how often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27. great aun

Nevus: If the lesion is stable for 5 years since the diagnosis, have it examined at least once a year, if any change at all needs immediate examination.

Q: is dysplastic nevus with moderate atypia malignancy?

No: Dysplastic nevus is not cancer, but left alone these can progress to cancer. Best to have it removed, that is all the treatment necessary.

Question 1

i had a shave removal that came back as "lentiginous junctional (dysplastic) nevus with mild atypia, to <0.2 mm of. is this of concern?

Accepted Answer

No: If it is not a melanoma, it is of less concern.  Being dysplastic, is a pathologic concerning point, but with it's small size, I would closely watch it.  "Mild atypia" is the key to the answer.  That is why shave removal's never really remove these, just the top layer.
If any increase in size, remove immediately.

Question 2

junctional nevus with cytologic atypia concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Depending on the degree of atypia, most surgeons recommend excision with clear margins to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer (melanoma being the most concerning). Certainly excise if moderate to severe atypia.

Question 3

immunohistochemical studies for sox10 confirm the presence of lentiginous dysplastic junctional nevus with moderate atypia. should this be of concern?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Was the lesion removed completely? The pathologist who issued the report you cited should have stated if the margins were free of the lesion. If the lesion was removed completely, you should not worry.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 4

lentiginous junctional nevus, no atypia identified.lentiginous and nested at dermoepidermal junction. removed shave biopsy. cancer or could it regrow?

Accepted Answer

Margins: Ask the pathologist who read the biopsy if the margins were free of the lesion, If that cannot be ascertained, or if the margin was involved, you may wish to get lesion removed completely. Depending on the where the lesion is, it could be done by your dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.

Question 5

melanocytic nevus with arch disorder and mild cytologic atypia of melancytes found from mole shave biopsy. what is the treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Removal of nevus: Excision of mole is preferred method , it gives complete picture , not missing any area of potential malignant cells . Good news you don't have , but have atypical cells , so speak to your doctor for possible excision of whole mole and analyzing ( biopsy ) it.

Question 6

do moles with mild atypia raise concerns about melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Specifically, they warn that the next mole may well be malignant -- you may well have a genetic predisposition. Do keep an eye on your moles. Best wishes.

Question 7

had 2 large flat moles on my back whole life, became anxious and had them shaved and biopsied. derm said mild atypia and said not to worry. when sores healed (took months) they both look white with a small bit of pigment in the center. is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Shaving mole : If moles were not changing in size or shape or color then shaving did not start a new problem. If it does change in size, shape, margins or color, then seek medical attention. Concern is that of skin cancer,mostly melanoma. Given none of your lesions are getting bigger, unlikely to be cancer.good luck.

Question 8

how often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27.

Accepted Answer

Have it removed: this lesion should never be left if it was left without excision it needs to be excised right away so please go to your PCP or any local surgeon or dermatologist and have it excised what you are describing is pre- malignant condition if it has been excised completely before not only biopsied you are OK as long there is no sign of it left
then go and have a dermatologist screened you now
 good luck

Question 9

how often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"?  i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27.  great aun

Accepted Answer

Nevus: If the lesion is stable for 5 years  since the diagnosis, have it examined at least once a year, if any change at all needs immediate examination.

Question 10

is dysplastic nevus with moderate atypia malignancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Dysplastic nevus is not cancer, but left alone these can progress to cancer.  Best to have it removed, that is all the treatment necessary.

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Immunohistochemical studies for sox10 confirm the presence of lentiginous dysplastic junctional nevus with moderate atypia. should this be of concern?

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Lentiginous junctional nevus, no atypia identified.lentiginous and nested at dermoepidermal junction. removed shave biopsy. cancer or could it regrow?

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Melanocytic nevus with arch disorder and mild cytologic atypia of melancytes found from mole shave biopsy. what is the treatment for this?

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Do moles with mild atypia raise concerns about melanoma?

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Had 2 large flat moles on my back whole life, became anxious and had them shaved and biopsied. derm said mild atypia and said not to worry. when sores healed (took months) they both look white with a small bit of pigment in the center. is this okay?

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How often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27.

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How often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27. great aun

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