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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. ?
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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.
Answered 5/3/2015
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Skin lesion: I would recommend you have a dermatologist examine this mole.
Answered 7/5/2012
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