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Hubby saw mohs derm, ortho surgeon who sent photos to hand surgeon re possible subungal melanoma finger. said see specialist now. type dr to see?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Biopsy: If biopsy shows melanoma, amputate the finger. Get punch biopsy by dermatologist or hand surgeon.

Answered 12/27/2016

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A member asked:

Hubby saw mohs derm, ortho surgeon who sent photos to hand surgeon re possible subungal melanoma finger. said see specialist now. type dr to see?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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