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If a mole hasn't grown in 2 years, is 2mm and flat, yet looks a little irregular on dermascope. is it unlikely melanoma?

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Very unlikely: With that description, the likelihood of melanoma is very, very low.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Possible: I feel that if a mole appears irregular and suspicious it should be biopsied. Then a diagnosis can be made by a pathologist. Melanoma that is detected in its earliest stages is highly treatable.

Answered 9/23/2014

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