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My husband has white lump on top of his ear one doctor said looks like skin cancer another dr said it nothing should we get another opinion?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Ear: It is a very common site for skin cancer, usually not the rapidly lethal kind, but should be excised soon. I would go with the first doctor and not take a vote.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Biopsy it: "When in doubt, cut it out!" If there is a question about a skin lesion, the safest approach is to perform a simple skin biopsy to get the answer. These are performed under local anesthesia with minimal scarring.

Answered 10/23/2018

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