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What are some of the tests for melanoma?
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The tests for Melanoma include:: CT of abdomen, Xray of chest, Dermatoscopy, MRI of head, Lactate dehydrogenase, Lymph node biopsy, Positron emission tomography, Skin biopsy.
Answered 6/1/2016
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BIOPSY: The mainstay is the biopsy. Additional testing is done as indicated following the results.
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