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My dermatologist indicated i have a blue mole-small on my shin. he said they are mostly benign. it was sent out for pathology. should i be worried?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: the majority of these blue moles are benign.

Answered 8/29/2018

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A member asked:

My dermatologist indicated i have a blue mole-small on my shin. he said they are mostly benign. it was sent out for pathology. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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