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Can moles or melanoma grow inside the ear canal?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Yes possible: It impossible to develop melanoma from a mole anywhere in the body , let your doctor check it .

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/15/2015

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A member asked:

Can moles or melanoma grow inside the ear canal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

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