Question 1

i was diagnosed with lenticginous compound melanocytic nevus, and was recommended for surgery to remove it.  just want a second opinion ?

Accepted Answer

Mole: A mole removal isnot a serious ordeal but if the mole trans forms it can be more serious therefore it is not a bad Idea to follow your dermatologist's advice

Question 2

i had a shave biopsy on a compound melanocytic nevus. came back benign. one month later i noticed a 0.5mm brown dot in center. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Compound Nevis: Shave biopsies sometimes don't remove all of the nevus, and they recur. That is the most likely explanation. Of course, follow it carefully and return to your dermatologist if it continues to grow for complete removal.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

shave biopsy came back as this. compound melanocytic nevus with moderate cytologic atypia. five weeks later it's grown back already. what's this mean?

Accepted Answer

You should: have the entire lesion excised and have the specimen reviewed by a qualified dermatopathologist.  Some pigmented lesions are difficult to determine, even for experienced pathologist.

Question 6

mole came back as compound nevus with congenital features. it was a scallop biopsy and the mole regrew in places within 2 months. dr wasn't concerned and said it's normal to see this. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This is not an uncommon occurrence.  Sounds like the shave biopsy did not remove the mole completely.  Often times this can lead to re-growth of the mole.  If it concerns you, ask to have it completely removed with an excision by either a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Question 7

mole grew back 6 weeks after shave. report compound melanocytic nevus architectural disorder moderate cytologic atypia. what's this mean, melanoma ?

Accepted Answer

Seek 2nd opinion: Recurrence of a mole makes it likely that it is a melanoma. You should get further surgery done by a melanoma expert(surgical Oncologist). It always useful to seek 2 or 3 opinions and go with the aggregate of the recommendation, provided to you.

Question 8

what does lentiginous nevus mean?

Accepted Answer

: Lentigines, or liver spots, are benign lesions that occur on the sun-exposed areas of the body. The backs of hands and face are common areas. Lentiginous is just a descriptive term that implies the "nevus" or skin lesion appears to be one of these.

Question 9

what exactly is nevus?

Accepted Answer

Brown skin blemish: A nevus arises from a collection of pigment producing cells and are common throughout the body surface increasing in many in adulthood.  They vary in size and thickness, are usually benign, but are watched for changes as an indicator of the malignant tumor melanoma.

Question 10

what is atypical nevus?

Accepted Answer

Dysplastic nevus: Researchers have shown that dysplastic nevus or atypical moles are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma.
Make sure your nevus is managed by a dermatologist. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysplastic_nevus

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I was diagnosed with lenticginous compound melanocytic nevus, and was recommended for surgery to remove it. just want a second opinion ?

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I had a shave biopsy on a compound melanocytic nevus. came back benign. one month later i noticed a 0.5mm brown dot in center. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Shave biopsy came back as this. compound melanocytic nevus with moderate cytologic atypia. five weeks later it's grown back already. what's this mean?

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Mole came back as compound nevus with congenital features. it was a scallop biopsy and the mole regrew in places within 2 months. dr wasn't concerned and said it's normal to see this. should i worry?

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Mole grew back 6 weeks after shave. report compound melanocytic nevus architectural disorder moderate cytologic atypia. what's this mean, melanoma ?

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What does lentiginous nevus mean?

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What exactly is nevus?

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What is atypical nevus?

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