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9 year old shave biopsy

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    • May 24, 2015 at 3:32 pm
    tcadwallader
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      I am new to this community but I am frantically searching for answers, reassurance, etc.  My 9 year old son has multiple moles on his back and neck.  They have all been checked by our pediatrican within the last year and have "looked good".  Within the last 9 months I have noticed a pink, raised mole that has rigid boarders and seems to be growing quickly on his back.  I took him to the dermatologist and they referred to it as an "ugly duckling" and recommended doing a shave biopsy right away.  I am worried sick and wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience?!?!?

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        • May 25, 2015 at 1:02 am
        _Paul_
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          Poor little guy.

          I am covered with moles. Over the years I had several ugly ducklings removed, and they always came back benign. For some reason, the Dr. would always remove the entire mole instead of just doing a shave or a punch. I guess they must have been really ugly! 😉

          Anyway, the chances are very good that it is just an irregular mole. But I would go with the dermatologist's recommendation to get it biopsied. The sooner you do this, the less time you will have to endure worrying.

          Best of luck – Paul.

            • May 25, 2015 at 2:08 am
            tcadwallader
            Participant

              Thank you Paul.  We actually opted to do the shave biopsy on Friday (5/22).  Just waiting on results.  Thank you again for the reassurance!  I'll update as soon as I hear.  Fingers crossed!

              • May 25, 2015 at 4:54 pm
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                Just know that melanoma in children is very rare!  If it is positive, get a second opinion from an expert. Hopefully it will all turn out fine.

                • May 25, 2015 at 4:54 pm
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                  Just know that melanoma in children is very rare!  If it is positive, get a second opinion from an expert. Hopefully it will all turn out fine.

                  • May 25, 2015 at 4:54 pm
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                    Just know that melanoma in children is very rare!  If it is positive, get a second opinion from an expert. Hopefully it will all turn out fine.

                    • May 26, 2015 at 7:58 pm
                    malika
                    Participant

                      If the biopsy does come back as melanoma, post back here.  There are several of us whose children have melanoma; my son was 8 when he was diagnosed (stage 3B).  At 11 years old now, he is doing great.

                      • May 26, 2015 at 7:58 pm
                      malika
                      Participant

                        If the biopsy does come back as melanoma, post back here.  There are several of us whose children have melanoma; my son was 8 when he was diagnosed (stage 3B).  At 11 years old now, he is doing great.

                        • May 26, 2015 at 7:58 pm
                        malika
                        Participant

                          If the biopsy does come back as melanoma, post back here.  There are several of us whose children have melanoma; my son was 8 when he was diagnosed (stage 3B).  At 11 years old now, he is doing great.

                          • May 25, 2015 at 2:08 am
                          tcadwallader
                          Participant

                            Thank you Paul.  We actually opted to do the shave biopsy on Friday (5/22).  Just waiting on results.  Thank you again for the reassurance!  I'll update as soon as I hear.  Fingers crossed!

                            • May 25, 2015 at 2:08 am
                            tcadwallader
                            Participant

                              Thank you Paul.  We actually opted to do the shave biopsy on Friday (5/22).  Just waiting on results.  Thank you again for the reassurance!  I'll update as soon as I hear.  Fingers crossed!

                            • May 25, 2015 at 1:02 am
                            _Paul_
                            Participant

                              Poor little guy.

                              I am covered with moles. Over the years I had several ugly ducklings removed, and they always came back benign. For some reason, the Dr. would always remove the entire mole instead of just doing a shave or a punch. I guess they must have been really ugly! 😉

                              Anyway, the chances are very good that it is just an irregular mole. But I would go with the dermatologist's recommendation to get it biopsied. The sooner you do this, the less time you will have to endure worrying.

                              Best of luck – Paul.

                              • May 25, 2015 at 1:02 am
                              _Paul_
                              Participant

                                Poor little guy.

                                I am covered with moles. Over the years I had several ugly ducklings removed, and they always came back benign. For some reason, the Dr. would always remove the entire mole instead of just doing a shave or a punch. I guess they must have been really ugly! 😉

                                Anyway, the chances are very good that it is just an irregular mole. But I would go with the dermatologist's recommendation to get it biopsied. The sooner you do this, the less time you will have to endure worrying.

                                Best of luck – Paul.

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