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I got a keloid removed. and the pathogy said. benign skin with superficial and deep lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate and changes consistent with folliculitis keloidalis nuchae. does this mean cancer?

Q: i got a keloid removed. and the pathogy said. benign skin with superficial and deep lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate and changes consistent with folliculitis keloidalis nuchae. does this mean cancer?

: No. Your doctor will be glad to explain to you what this means, just ask and stop worrying.

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No. Your doctor will be glad to explain to you what this means, just ask and stop worrying.

Answered 3/21/2023

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A member asked:

I got a keloid removed. and the pathogy said. benign skin with superficial and deep lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate and changes consistent with folliculitis keloidalis nuchae. does this mean cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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