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I had a melanoma removed near my elbow in dec 2012, i have just noticed a lump about an inch on the inside of my elbow area, ?

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

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Return visit: While the lump may be unrelated, it can also represent a lymph node or in-transit metastasis or a local recurrence of your melanoma. Clearly, these options are deserving of an immediate evaluation by your dermatologist and/or surgical oncologist. The lump should be biopsied.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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A member asked:

I had a melanoma removed near my elbow in dec 2012, i have just noticed a lump about an inch on the inside of my elbow area, ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Dr Miller agreed

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