Concern about my recent displastic nevi diagnosis and treatment
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Concern about my recent displastic nevi diagnosis and treatment

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    • December 1, 2013 at 10:35 pm
    ktrlieb
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      Hello, MRF members and users, 

      I had a biopsy of a mole on my ankle on 11/18, and it was diagnosed as a displastic nevi on 11/21. The doctor's office called me on that day to schedule surgery to remove the remaining mole on 11/26. I underwent the surgery on that day. I am concerned about the aggressiveness of the treatment. The doctor removed a significant area around the mole and sent it off to be analyzed. 

      From my research, I haven't seen displastic nevi handled in such an aggressive manner. I go back on 12/8 to have the stitiches removed, so I can pose my questions to the doctor at that time, but does anyone have any suggestions as to what questions (other than the obvious, "Is it melanoma?") I should be asking? Are there stages to displastic nevi that warrant aggressive action and concern? I appreciate your suggestions and opinions, and I thank you all in advance for your attention to my question and concerns. 

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        • December 1, 2013 at 10:54 pm
        POW
        Participant

          Yes, the recommended treatment for a dysplastic nevus (also called an "atypical nevus") depends on whether the dysplasia is considered to be mild, moderate or severe. We just had a long and very good discussion about this a few days ago. Check out the thread "Further Excision for Atypical Nevi". I hope you find it helpful. 

            • December 1, 2013 at 11:04 pm
            ktrlieb
            Participant

              Ok, thank you very much for pointing me to the discussion concerning this topic. I am new to this site, so I am still navigating the discussion boards. Thanks!

              • December 1, 2013 at 11:04 pm
              ktrlieb
              Participant

                Ok, thank you very much for pointing me to the discussion concerning this topic. I am new to this site, so I am still navigating the discussion boards. Thanks!

                • December 1, 2013 at 11:04 pm
                ktrlieb
                Participant

                  Ok, thank you very much for pointing me to the discussion concerning this topic. I am new to this site, so I am still navigating the discussion boards. Thanks!

                • December 1, 2013 at 10:54 pm
                POW
                Participant

                  Yes, the recommended treatment for a dysplastic nevus (also called an "atypical nevus") depends on whether the dysplasia is considered to be mild, moderate or severe. We just had a long and very good discussion about this a few days ago. Check out the thread "Further Excision for Atypical Nevi". I hope you find it helpful. 

                  • December 1, 2013 at 10:54 pm
                  POW
                  Participant

                    Yes, the recommended treatment for a dysplastic nevus (also called an "atypical nevus") depends on whether the dysplasia is considered to be mild, moderate or severe. We just had a long and very good discussion about this a few days ago. Check out the thread "Further Excision for Atypical Nevi". I hope you find it helpful. 

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