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Could i have melanoma. i have a mole on my ribs that is very big and dark in the center. ?

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Dr. Bernard Bernhardt answered

Possibly: The mole may just be a big mole or may be a melanoma. This would have to be seen by the doctor to know. The doctor may know immediately without any special procedures or may need a biopsy, depending on the situation. Good luck.

Dr Shenenberger agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered

Skin lesion: I would recommend you have a dermatologist examine this mole.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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A member asked:

Could i have melanoma. i have a mole on my ribs that is very big and dark in the center. ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bernard Bernhardt answered

Dr Shenenberger agreed

Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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