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Shave biopsy came back as this. compound melanocytic nevus with moderate cytologic atypia. five weeks later it's grown back already. what's this mean?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

You should: have the entire lesion excised and have the specimen reviewed by a qualified dermatopathologist. Some pigmented lesions are difficult to determine, even for experienced pathologist.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 2/24/2015

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A member asked:

Shave biopsy came back as this. compound melanocytic nevus with moderate cytologic atypia. five weeks later it's grown back already. what's this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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