Should I Be Worried About A Blue Mole That Is Being Tested For Melanoma?

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2018

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Question : I went to the dermatologist because I had a mole on my lower shin. He said it was a blue mole and mostly benign. it was more grey than blue. He said I should be fine. He sent it out for a melanoma check. Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

As per your description, it looks like a Benign one, not Cancerous.
Exact nature of the swelling is known by Biopsy only. I prefer to remove the whole mole with some normal tissue all around it (Wide excision) and send it for Histopathological examination (Biopsy). Then, the Diagnosis will be confirmed. Nothing to worry.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.

Wish you good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (12 hours later)

I uploaded a picture before it was removed.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like Benign swelling only.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,.

I reviewed the picture. It looks like a benign mole. But, exact nature will be confirmed by biopsy only.

If you attach the Biopsy report, I will clarify further.

Wish you good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee