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I had a mole on back biopsied. dr said it was very very slightly atypical, so she wants to recheck in 6 mos. if it grows back, is this a bad sign?
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ATYPICAL MOLE: YOU HAVE A VERY WISE AND CAUTIOUS DOCTOR. IT IS NOT A BAD SIGN. THE CHANCES ARE IT IS BENIGN, BUT YOUR DOCTOR WANTS TO BE CERTAIN. I AM SURE SHE MEASURED IT, MAYBE TOOK A PHOTO. DONT FRET ABOUT IT. ALL WILL BE WELL . . .
Answered 5/29/2015
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Not necessarily.: Did she take out the whole mole or just biopsy part of it? Knowing that would help us answer the question properly. Get your follow-up as scheduled. But if it changes rapidly, call and see if you should go back sooner.
Answered 5/29/2015
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