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I have been told i have subungual melanoma but its not in a line. is this seriouse it has a dark spot at the bottom and is a brownie purple colour?
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Mole or Melanoma?: What were you told exactly? If you have a melanoma, that is very serious and needs immediate attention and treatment.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Get it biopsied: Subungual melanomas are frequently misdiagnosed because there are other things that make brown spots under the nail. The only way to be certain is to have it biopsied. The only time that i will follow a brown nail spot under the nail is if there is obvious trauma (hammer - door, etc.) if it is a hematoma it will move out toward the tip of the nail as the nail grows. Otherwise - biopsy!
Answered 8/18/2013
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Pathology?: I would rely on the pathology report. If you are still concerned you can send your pathology out for a second opinion.
Answered 7/8/2013
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