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I have been diagnosed with melanoma in situ. i had a shave biopsy. what are the chances after surgery my diagnosis will be upstaged?

Q: i have been diagnosed with melanoma in situ. i had a shave biopsy. what are the chances after surgery my diagnosis will be upstaged?

: Shave biopsy is not an appropriate diagnostic maneuver for diagnosing melanoma. You and your doctor should consult the pathologist about the findings.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Shave biopsy is not an appropriate diagnostic maneuver for diagnosing melanoma. You and your doctor should consult the pathologist about the findings.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/12/2021

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with melanoma in situ. i had a shave biopsy. what are the chances after surgery my diagnosis will be upstaged?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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