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Eclipse-like nevus

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    • October 13, 2016 at 11:02 pm
    Kare83
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      Previous Stage 1 Mel was removed nearly 1 year ago.

      I noticed an eclipse-like nevus appear on my forehead around 5-6 months back. I first brought it to my Dr's attention 3 months ago (at my 3 monthly check).. He didn't like it then, though we took the wait and see approach. 

      Size is quite small, though edges are very patchy, one very dark spot and a white circle for centre.

      Went back this week for my check and the mole is to be removed next week as my Dr doesn't want to risk it.

      I can't find many photos online, the only thing it appears to resemble may be an Eclipse Nevus.. Although they seem to be common only in children? Does anyone know if these are common amongst adults too, or if they seldom become malignant etc?

      Dr's words were "looks like there may be melanocytic activity" – Perhaps that just means there looks like something is changing in it.

      Any info would be appreciated!

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        • October 14, 2016 at 9:24 am
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          The info is: wait and see. Very scary looking lesions can turn out to be nothing, and relatively innocent looking lesions can be melanoma. Your doctor doesn't know either. You just have to get it excised and wait on pathology results. The pathology report is when you will get clarity. Good on you for being proactive and getting it checked again – it's probably nothing, but better safe than sorry.

            • March 31, 2019 at 3:58 am
            Ikeesgrl04
            Participant

              Hi, what was the outcome if you don’t mind me asking. My mole that was uniform in color has changed into what looks like an Eclipse Nevus. 

               

              Thank you 

            • October 14, 2016 at 9:24 am
            stars
            Participant

              The info is: wait and see. Very scary looking lesions can turn out to be nothing, and relatively innocent looking lesions can be melanoma. Your doctor doesn't know either. You just have to get it excised and wait on pathology results. The pathology report is when you will get clarity. Good on you for being proactive and getting it checked again – it's probably nothing, but better safe than sorry.

              • October 14, 2016 at 9:24 am
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                The info is: wait and see. Very scary looking lesions can turn out to be nothing, and relatively innocent looking lesions can be melanoma. Your doctor doesn't know either. You just have to get it excised and wait on pathology results. The pathology report is when you will get clarity. Good on you for being proactive and getting it checked again – it's probably nothing, but better safe than sorry.

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