Is this a case of a Melanoma?
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Is this a case of a Melanoma?

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    • April 28, 2017 at 7:58 pm
    Jack0153
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      http://imgur.com/R9CGUVg

      So I've had this mole for the longest. There hasn't been any pain, tenderness, bleeding, or scabbing (the common symptoms of a melanoma). I've known it's been there for the longest and maybe even since I was little. I just want some input of whether it's likely to be one. I haven't really noticed any changes since I haven't actually put any attention to it till now. 

      I got it removed Wednesday and getting a biopsy for it. The dermatologist wasn't concerned. He said it's triangular shaped and would have same halfs if cut in half. Also, he said its mostly unison in color with small patches of dark brown. 

       

      whats your input?

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        • April 28, 2017 at 8:23 pm
        jennunicorn
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          If you've had it forever and it hasn't changed then it is very unlikely to be melanoma. You had it biopsied, which is something any of us would tell someone to do with a mole that they feel uncomfortable about. Now all you can do is wait for the results. 

          All the best,

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