Is Melanocytic Nervus a Normal Mole?
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Question:
Hello. I had a mole removed and the biopsy result came as “melanocytic nevus, lentiginous type with moderate cytologic atypia, completely excised”. Is that something to worry about? Should I be concerned about moderate cytologic atypia? The nurse only said that it’s fine, but my doctor is out of town at the moment and I would appreciate your expert opinion. Thank you.
Answer:
A moderately atypical nevus is not a melanoma. However, some feel that such nevi can become melanoma and therefore should be removed. Your mole looks like it has been excised – so you should be fine. Discuss this with your dermatologist.