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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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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.
Answered 2/24/2015
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