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When biopsied mole comes back atypical does this mean that the mole would have for sure turned into melanoma? have had 2 "slightly atypical" - scared!
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Watch carefully: Atypical means the cells are not completely normal. Depending on degree, can be pre-cancerous. See a dermatologist. Ask to have the pathology specimen re-read by a dermatopathologist. Just to be safe. If still atypical, follow the area closely with a dermatologist.
Answered 4/18/2015
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