What Are The Chances Of A Large Mole Wchanging Into Melanoma?

Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015

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Question : My 23-year-old son had a large mole which was biopsed and diagnosed as a dysplatic nevia. He may have it removed entirely. Is it likely that the diagnosis can change to melanoma after removal? Thank you very much from a worried mom

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Removing a dysplastic nevi eliminates chances of it converting to melanoma

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

A dysplastic nevi is precancerous. Therefore removing it entirely eliminates the risk of a Melanoma arising from it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar