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If a mole was removed & was normal but reoccurs years later. is it logical that it would show as dysplastic if it wasn't completely removed 1st time?
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Very logical: It may have transformed with time also even though it was initially normal in structure.
Answered 2/3/2015
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Mole regrowth: If the mole recur at the same spot then it is a good chance that it was not entirely removed and should be removed with wide enough margins and sent to pathology to make sure all the margins are free.
Answered 2/3/2015
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Most likely no: Depending on how deep the mold removal was and how deep the pigmented cells were, the mole can come back, but if the original biopsy showed benign, then most likely you do not have to worry abou it, but see a dermatologist to be on the safe side.
Answered 2/3/2015
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