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What Causes An Odd Shaped Mole Under The Breast?

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Question : I have an odd shaped mole on the underside of my right breast. It’s dark and square and about a quarter of an inch in size. Is this symptomatic of anything ?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Many different possibilities one of which is melanoma.provide more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

* At 68 years , there are different possibilities for this mole , one of which may be
melanoma of the skin .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query more completely .

1. Mole - duration , flat or raised over the surface , progress since appearance .
2. Any change in shape , color since beginning .
3. Associated itching , bleeding on touch .
4. Family history of skin cancer .
5. History of excess sun exposure .
6. Moles at other body sites if any .
7. If possible and no objection kindly attach a photo pic in follow up
conversation for better evaluation .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .
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What Causes An Odd Shaped Mole Under The Breast?

Brief Answer: Many different possibilities one of which is melanoma.provide more details Detailed Answer: Hello dear, * At 68 years , there are different possibilities for this mole , one of which may be melanoma of the skin . Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query more completely . 1. Mole - duration , flat or raised over the surface , progress since appearance . 2. Any change in shape , color since beginning . 3. Associated itching , bleeding on touch . 4. Family history of skin cancer . 5. History of excess sun exposure . 6. Moles at other body sites if any . 7. If possible and no objection kindly attach a photo pic in follow up conversation for better evaluation . Awaiting for your response . Regards .