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Iv had this wired wart looking growth by my ankle for as long as i can remember, its about pea size and alittle bit darker than my skin, is it cancer?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Skin lesions: If this has been there for a long time it is very unlikely not to be cancer. It can be a warty growth and can be treated with liquid nitrogen. Your family clinic should be able to take care of this for you.

Answered 4/9/2013

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See a dermatologist: If concerned it should be seen and possibly be biopsied.

Answered 4/7/2013

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not changed unlikel: If it has been there for as long as you remember and has not changed in character than it can not be cancer but at next doctors visit have it checked it may be a mole, a wart, or a cyst, all are benign.

Answered 4/9/2013

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Changes r concern: Although changes in our skin are normal as we age, if u notice new changes that r concerning have them looked at by your regular doctor. Most benign skin changes are easy to identify by looking at them. Skin cancer identification is defined by the a, b, c's. A- asymmetry size changes. B- borders that are irregular, c-color (multiple colors r concerning) there are some more features but these r basics.

Answered 12/30/2016

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