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I had a skin biopsy done and when i called for the results they said the it had been sent for a second opinion. what does that mean?

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Diagnosis not clear : A second opinion helps to better define a more reliable diagnosis.

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Biopsy: Certain biopsies can be difficult to interpret accurately. One doctor will look at it and diagnose it, but if there's a question that it could be something more serious, then it will be sent to another doctor for a second opinion, just to be sure.

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A member asked:

I had a skin biopsy done and when i called for the results they said the it had been sent for a second opinion. what does that mean?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Dr Green and another doctor agreed

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