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Can it be nodular melanoma if it is not elevated?

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Not usually: Melanomas are distinguished by their growth patterns and most nodular melanomas are raised but not always pigmented. The basic types of melanoma include: superficial spreading, lentigo maligna, nodular, and acral lentiginous.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/10/2014

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Yes: The melanoma appearance under the microscope is why it is called nodular.

Dr Washington and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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What does nodular melanoma typically look like? Is it mostly dark? Pink?

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Can a nodular melanoma be skinned coloured? or would it start out pink or black?

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Would nodular melanoma change in size and appearance if left untreated for 2.5 years?

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Although nodular melanoma grows deep quickly, does it also continue to grow in diameter?

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If left untreated, would nodular melanoma continue to grow in 2.5 years? Is 3.5mm and hasn't grown.

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