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I am worried that i have a nodular melanoma. a normal brown mole suddenly went bright red overnight with pus. it was removed but worried about results?
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Obtain biopsy report: A biopsy report of microscopic examination is what we need to know both to confirm that it indeed is melanoma or some other inflammatory condition, and how deep/thickness of this lesion is as reported by the pathologist. Then we can guide you further.
Answered 2/13/2020
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