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Large brown lesion on breast. checked 3 times by dr in 6 years. atypical, has small black dot. told dysplastic nevis. is it likely invasive melanoma?

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Biopsy: I am unclear if this lesion has been biopsied previously, or if the diagnosis of dysplastic nevus was only made by your doctor looking at it. If it looks dysplastic, i usually favor completely excising it, as these nevi are at increased risk of developing into or harboring a melanoma.

Answered 1/24/2013

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Dr. Gregory Surfield answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Unlikely: If it has been diagnosed as a dysplastic nevus, it is not a melanoma. Although clinical diagnosis is usually very accurate, the only way to definitively know is to have a biopsy performed.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Biopsy it: If it concerns you, then you should have a skin biopsy performed. They are simple to perform and relatively painless. Then you will have you answer.

Answered 1/26/2013

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