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I had a black mole biopsied, results showed moderate atypical cells. should this be watched or removed.
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Removed: Taking biopsy of a mole is not a usual procedure. The mole should be removed in its entirety and tissue sent to a pathologist for examination.
Answered 12/15/2017
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