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Should i get rid of my nevus spilus because of the cancer risk? it's on my leg, almost 3cm big. i dont want to remove it but should i worry about risk
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See Dermatologist: First see Dermatologist and take the recommendations as some can turn to melanoma (skin cancer).
Answered 10/1/2017
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